Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of homemade breakfast sausage that transforms your morning routine into a gourmet experience. This simple recipe combines savory ground pork with a delightful blend of spices, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for lazy Sundays or festive brunches, these sausages are easy to customize, allowing you to create your signature blend while impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork (20% fat)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, maple syrup, chopped sage, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly using your hands.
- Form a small patty from the mixture and cook it in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through for seasoning adjustment.
- Shape the remaining mixture into patties about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil to prevent sticking. Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot alongside pancakes or eggs for a delicious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg