Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Name: Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 1 lb ground pork; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary; 1 teaspoon finely crushed fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon finely crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; Sage; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage; Hot; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 small finely chopped fresno chili pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Maple; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Servings: persons

Base
1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon finely crushed fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon finely crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Sage
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
Hot
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small finely chopped fresno chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Maple
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

1
To make the sausage base, in a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined and as smooth as possible. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
2
Portion out the sausage into rounds and pat out into thick patties. Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage in batches, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
3
To make sage sausage, add in the chopped sage to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
4
To make hot sausage, add in the cayenne pepper, chili pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
5
To make sage sausage, add in the maple syrup and maple extract (if using) to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 1 lb ground pork, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage

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