Maple Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Perfectly seasoned homemade breakfast sausage is a delicious start to the day. Cooked up in a skillet, they are a great pair with any breakfast dishes. The ground sausage can be used in other dishes too.
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage (dried)
- ¾ teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 pound ground pork (no flavors added; e.g. not ‘pork breakfast sausage’, Italian sausage etc)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl combine the seasonings: sage, thyme, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, marjoram. Stir together.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl add the ground pork and maple syrup. Sprinkle on the seasonings.
- 3
Mix together (easiest done with hands; rinse in cold water and dry first*) just until combined; do not overmix.
- 4
Scoop out ¼-cup portions (using a 1/4-cup cookie scoop works great) and mold into 3-inch diameter patties about ½-inch thick.
- 5
Gently press a finger into the middle of each patty. This helps them hold their shape while they cook.
- 6
Heat a large, heavy cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- 7
Once the oil is heated add some of the patties (don’t over crowd the skillet).
- 8
Cook 3-4 minutes, flip over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F.
- 9
Remove from skillet onto two layers of paper towels to absorb any excess fat. Allow to rest while cooking the remaining patties. Serve warm.