Country Breakfast Sausage with Sage and Maple
Bring home the country flavors in a fresh breakfast sausage that's free from the ingredients you don't need and still has all the taste you love.
Servings 8 patties
Calories 156kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork homemade or store bought
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds crushed
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons real maple syrup
Makes: 3inch round, 0.5inch height
Instructions
- Add all the spices to the pork and mix gently until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Form patties 3" wide and 1/2" thick and set aside. If the meat sticks to your hands, wet them slightly (and be careful transferring the meat to the skillet!)
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil, lard, or coconut oil.
- Add the patties in a single layer with 1" of room between them on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium and fry on the first side until golden brown--about 4 or 5 minutes but just keep an eye on them.
- Flip then cook until the patties are 160 internally--about another 4 or so minutes. Serve warm. These also freeze great for re warming later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg