Homemade Turkey Sausage
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4.7
Homemade Turkey Sausage
Description
This recipe involves mixing ground turkey with a blend of ground spices including ginger, sage, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. The mixture is formed into thin patties shaped to accommodate some shrinkage during cooking. Frying takes place in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, ensuring safety and juiciness.
The sausages deliver a balanced flavor with herbal and warm spice accents. They can be served as a breakfast protein or in sandwiches. Making your own sausage allows control over seasoning and fat content compared to store-bought options.
For storage, uncooked patties can be frozen between parchment paper layers in airtight containers for up to two months. Defrost before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop. Calorie counts provided are estimates dependent on specific ingredient brands.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground turkey lean
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons sage
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the ground turkey and mix well.
- Form the seasoned turkey mixture into patties (about 1/3 cup per patty). Make the patties thin. They'll shrink up slightly during cooking and end up being thick patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with drizzle of olive oil or coconut oil. Once the skillet is hot, place the patties in the skillet and fry on one side for 2-3 minutes, then flip and fry on the other side until no longer pink. Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature. The sausage is done when the temperature is165ºF.
Notes
- Calorie estimates are approximate due to ingredient variations; consult a nutritionist for exact values.
- Freeze uncooked patties individually separated by parchment paper in airtight containers for up to two months.
- Defrost frozen patties overnight in the refrigerator before reheating by microwave or stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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