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Close-up of homemade pork sausage patties stacked on a plate with browned edges and fresh herbs.

Homemade Pork Sausage Patties

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Skip the store-bought sausage and make your own in just minutes! These homemade pork sausage patties are seasoned with simple pantry spices and contain no added sugar or fillers. They're easy to customize, freezer-friendly, and perfect for breakfast sandwiches or alongside eggs.
Servings 8

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ lbs ground pork I use 85% lean
  • ½ Tbsp salt
  • ½ Tbsp sage, dried
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg, ground
  • ¼ tsp thyme, dried
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil for cooking

Instructions

Mix
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, sage, garlic powder, black pepper, nutmeg, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the seasoning mixture to the ground pork.
  • Mix gently with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
Form Patties
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Make 2–3 ounce patties for a traditional breakfast sausage or 4-ounce patties for breakfast sandwiches.
Cook
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
    • Meal Prep Tip: Make a double batch and freeze the uncooked patties with parchment paper between each one. Cook straight from frozen or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories185kcalCarbohydrates1gProtein15.3gFat13gSaturated Fat4.6gCholesterol57mgSodium495mgPotassium218mgFiber0.1gSugar0.1gCalcium16.3mgIron0.9mg

Notes

My mind is blown! I had no idea how easy it was to make breakfast sausage at home. For years I assumed sausage was some mysterious processed meat product that had to come from the grocery store. In reality, it's as simple as seasoning ground pork and cooking it in a skillet. The result is a guiltless, flavorful breakfast sausage made without added sugar or fillers.