Breakfast Sausage

DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 1 lb ground pork
 1 tsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine table salt)
 2-3 tsp brown sugar
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp sage
 pinch of red pepper flakes
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 oil, for cooking
1

Mix all the ingredients gently with a fork. Overmixing will result in a tough sausage. Mix gently while ensuring chunks of ground pork are still visible.

2

Divide the mixture into 6 portions and shape into patties. I prefer my patties quite thin, because that results in a larger surface, which in turn provides for more contact area with the pan and better browning - therefore more flavour. But it's up to you, feel free to make your patties as thick as desired.

You may use these right away, or ideally refrigerate for a couple of hours, or even days, covered.

3

Heat a slightly greased pan on medium high heat. Sear sausages until cooked through to safe internal temperature of 160. It may take as little as 2 minutes per side, depending on how thin you made your patties. It may take as long as ten minutes if the patties are thick - if so, turn your heat down to medium low during the cooking process to avoid burning the exterior of the sausage.

4

Feel free to freeze these in a single layer on a baking sheet for about an hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or a container for a freezer-friendly version. Simply defrost overnight in the fridge to enjoy these for breakfast.

Ingredients

 1 lb ground pork
 1 tsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine table salt)
 2-3 tsp brown sugar
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp sage
 pinch of red pepper flakes
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 oil, for cooking

Directions

1

Mix all the ingredients gently with a fork. Overmixing will result in a tough sausage. Mix gently while ensuring chunks of ground pork are still visible.

2

Divide the mixture into 6 portions and shape into patties. I prefer my patties quite thin, because that results in a larger surface, which in turn provides for more contact area with the pan and better browning - therefore more flavour. But it's up to you, feel free to make your patties as thick as desired.

You may use these right away, or ideally refrigerate for a couple of hours, or even days, covered.

3

Heat a slightly greased pan on medium high heat. Sear sausages until cooked through to safe internal temperature of 160. It may take as little as 2 minutes per side, depending on how thin you made your patties. It may take as long as ten minutes if the patties are thick - if so, turn your heat down to medium low during the cooking process to avoid burning the exterior of the sausage.

4

Feel free to freeze these in a single layer on a baking sheet for about an hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or a container for a freezer-friendly version. Simply defrost overnight in the fridge to enjoy these for breakfast.

Notes

Breakfast Sausage

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