Country Breakfast Sausage

Sausage patties on a plate with eggs and oranges.

This classic country breakfast sausage is made with ground pork, fresh herbs, and spices and is better than any store-bought version.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast sausage

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings patties

Calories 167kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh sage minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 pounds ground pork

Instructions

In a small bowl, add all the seasoning and mix until combined.
In a large bowl, add the ground pork, and spice mixture and mix well with your hands until combined.
Divide the pork into 15 balls, then shape it into patties. Gently press your thumb into the center to form a little dent. This will give you a nice, even patty once it's cooked.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Place a few patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ground Pork- I don't recommend using lean ground pork you need a little more fat to prevent dryness.

If you have a meat grinder attachment, you can literally grind your own sausage, using a pork shoulder.

Change up the sausage seasoning spice combinations each time you make it. Super simple and a fun way to make different kinds of recipes fast.

To Freeze-You can freeze it before you cook it, or after you cook it as well! Wrap each patty in a piece of plastic wrap and place it in a ziplock freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and cook or reheat as directed

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