Spicy Breakfast Sausage
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4.9
Spicy Breakfast Sausage
Description
Ground pork with a moderate fat content is seasoned with black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, ground sage, salt, and cold water, which aids in binding and moisture retention during cooking. The mixture is thoroughly blended, and seasoning is tested by cooking a small patty before shaping the full batch. Patties are then fried in an ungreased skillet until fully cooked, developing a slightly crisp exterior and juicy interior.
The spice level is moderate due to the red pepper flakes and black pepper, balanced by the earthy sage. These sausages serve well alongside hot biscuits and sweet spreads, which provide a pleasant contrast. The recipe allows for modifications by adding others seasonings such as garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, or brown sugar for further depth.
Uncooked sausage can be frozen either in bulk or as individual patties for up to six months, stored in airtight bags with minimized air. Cooked sausage also freezes well and can be reheated directly from frozen using microwave or stovetop methods, making this recipe convenient for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork (25-40% fat content)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon sage ground
- 2 tablespoons water cold
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands or a stand mixer, blend together thoroughly.
- To test your mixture for seasonings, make a small quarter-sized patty and cook until done throughout. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
- Shape the mixture into patties. Fry in an ungreased skillet until cooked through.
- Serve with hot biscuits and your favorite jam or jelly.
Notes
- Additional seasonings like garlic powder, ground rosemary, dried thyme, and brown sugar can be added to customize the flavor.
- Freeze uncooked sausage patties or bulk mixture in airtight containers for up to six months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Cooked sausage freezes well and can be reheated directly from frozen using the microwave or stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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