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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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138 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 138 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 179mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Protein 15g | |
Calcium 16mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
In general, homemade is better than store-bought, and this spiced pork sausage is no exception. Easy to prepare, calling for just ground pork and pantry spices, this sausage mixture makes breakfast patties with a kick; if you want a milder sausage, feel free to leave out the cayenne and red pepper flakes or use a little less.
For even fresher sausage, grind pork loin or lean pork shoulder with a meat grinder or mince it in the food processor. Remember to cook ground pork to a minimum of 160 F, using a​ food thermometer to check the temperature. To always have homemade breakfast sausage on hand, multiply the recipe, cook all of the sausage patties, and freeze some for later. Serve with your favorite egg dishes and a side of fruit.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional: 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Oil for pan-frying
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix with your hands until well blended.
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Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Shape the pork mixture into eight (2-ounce) patties and pan-fry, for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning to brown both sides, until the internal temperature is at least 160 FÂ on a food thermometer.
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Serve hot with your favorite breakfast dishes.
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Recipe Variations
- For a traditional sage flavor, use 2 teaspoons of dried rubbed sage and omit the thyme, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- For a healthier version, substitute ground turkey meat for the pork, which will lower the level of saturated fat.
Is There a Difference Between Breakfast Sausage Patties and Links?
In addition to the differences in shape, there are other variations between breakfast patties and links. Some links have a casing while patties do not, and patties are often more strongly flavored compared to the links.
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