Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Homemade breakfast sausage patties made with ground pork, brown sugar, and sage deliver sweet and savory flavor in every bite. These are better than store-bought since you can flavor them as you like! Serve a patty alongside scrambled eggs and hash brown potatoes or layer one with a fried egg and a slice of cheese to make a tasty breakfast sandwich.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 2 pounds ground pork
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together brown sugar, sage, salt, black pepper, marjoram, red pepper flakes, and cloves in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Place pork in a large bowl. Add spice mixture and mix with your hands until well combined. Form mixture into 6 patties.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and saute until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).