Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage
The homemade pork breakfast sausages are a simple yet delicious breakfast that can be made ahead of time to grab and go. They are healthy and nutritious way to start the day!
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan preferably cast iron or stainless steel
Ingredients
- 2 lb Ground Pork preferably pasture-raised
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp Mustard or 1 tsp mustard powder
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Rosemary
- 2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
- Using a fork or another utensil that will help break the meat apart and mix in the seasonings, mix everything until combined. I just prefer to use my hands for this but if squishing raw meat between your fingers isn't for you, I get it.
- Once the ingredients are completely combined, divide the meat and form it into 1/8 pound patties.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of fat to pan. Place the patties in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side.
Notes
YIELD = 16 sausage patties What is the best way to freeze and store homemade pork breakfast sausage? If you want to store the breakfast sausages to pull out for a quick breakfast in the morning. Lay them out individually on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 8 hrs or until frozen solid. This will prevent them from sticking together and make it easier to pull out as many as you want. Once they have frozen, transfer the patties to an air tight container to prevent freezer burn. Store in freezer and pull patties out as needed. How long will the pork sausages store for in the freezer? The breakfast sausages will last up to 6 months and still taste extremely fresh. You will likely even last up to a year depending on home many times you open the air tight container. However, they may start to lose some of their flavor and freshness at this point. Can I substitute different herbs for the rosemary? Don't care for rosemary or don't have any on hand? That's totally fine. Sage is a great alternative to rosemary or I also like marjoram. Really you could substitute any herb that you feels pairs well with the other flavors. Are there other ways to enjoy homemade pork breakfast sausage? There are lots of ways to enjoy homemade breakfast sausage. You can place them in an english muffin or bagel with some egg and cheese and have a breakfast sandwich. I also enjoy keeping the mixture in ground meat form and frying it up with some eggs to make a breakfast scramble or skillet. Leave a comment below if you have found other ways you love to enjoy them!