There’s something undeniably satisfying about crafting your own breakfast sausages from scratch. Not only do you get to tailor the flavors to your liking, but the aroma that wafts through your kitchen as they sizzle on the skillet is an experience in itself. Moreover, preparing your own homemade breakfast sausage allows you full control over the ingredients you choose to incorporate. Elevate your breakfast game with this foolproof homemade breakfast sausage recipe that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, creating a delightful symphony on your taste buds.

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Choosing a Meat

The obvious choice when making your own sausage is pork meat. Personally, I take a pork butt and run it through a meat grinder and it typically gives me the best meat to pork fat ratio. For convenience, you can buy plain ground pork. I do plan to play around with recipes using ground turkey, ground chicken and venison sausage.

Seasoning Blend

Once I have chosen a meat, I begin crafting my seasoning blend in a small bowl. I have found that a mixture of salt, black pepper, ground sage, garlic powder, thyme, cayenne pepper and crushed fennel seed yields the best flavor. I share the exact measurements I used in the recipe card below, but as always, season with your heart! If you are craving a sweeter sausage, try incorporating maple syrup or brown sugar.

Crafting the Perfect Blend

In a large bowl, combine the ground meat and your seasoning blend. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty here. The key to a well-mixed sausage blend is to ensure that all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat. Once you’ve got your perfect sausage blend, it’s time to shape them into patties. Grab a cookie scoop to keep those patty sizes even, then shape the mix into patties using your hands or a biscuit cutter for a uniform look. For convenience, wrap the uncooked patties individually in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container. These can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for later use.

ground pork butt mixed with dry seasoning for homemade sausage patties

Cooking to Perfection

When it’s time to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F. The key here is to achieve a golden-brown crust while ensuring the sausages are thoroughly cooked. This step is crucial, especially when planning to serve them with sourdough buttermilk biscuits or in a hearty breakfast sandwich.

Serving Suggestions and Tips

For a major win at the breakfast table, serve your homemade sausages with a side of fluffy buttermilk biscuits and a drizzle of sausage gravy. The slight heat from the sausages beautifully complements the richness of the gravy, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Additionally, preparing the sausages in small batches allows you to tweak the spice level until you achieve your desired taste, making it the best sausage that suits your palate.

Conclusion

With this easy-to-follow homemade breakfast sausage recipe, you’ll no longer need to rely on store-bought varieties. The sweet and savory flavors combined with the warmth of aromatic spices create a delightful balance that is sure to make your breakfast an unforgettable experience. So, roll up your sleeves and embark on the journey of creating your very own signature breakfast sausages. Trust me; your taste buds will thank you for it.