Spicy All-Purpose / Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Name: Spicy All-Purpose / Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-3.5 lbs. medium to coarse ground pork; 2 big tablespoons vegetable oil, Crisco or pork lard; 4 tablespoons white bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon dry crushed thyme; 1 tablespoon dry sage; 1 tablespoon dry marjoram; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 0.5 tablespoons cumin seed; 4 rounded teaspoons garlic powder; 3 rounded teaspoons white or black ground pepper; 2 rounded teaspoons bacon salt; 2 rounded teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 rounded teaspoon ground paprika; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

3-3.5 lbs. medium to coarse ground pork
2 big tablespoons vegetable oil, Crisco or pork lard
4 tablespoons white bread crumbs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dry crushed thyme
1 tablespoon dry sage
1 tablespoon dry marjoram
1 tablespoon fennel seed
0.5 tablespoons cumin seed
4 rounded teaspoons garlic powder
3 rounded teaspoons white or black ground pepper
2 rounded teaspoons bacon salt
2 rounded teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1 rounded teaspoon ground paprika
2 teaspoons salt

1
Mix all ingredients thouroughly by hand or with wooden spoon in medium-large bowl. Care should be given to equal distribution of ingredients.
2
For patties, moisten hands with water and form mass into approx. 3 in. roll, then wrap (roll into) several layers of plastic wrap, place in zip-close plastic bag and freeze. To cook, remove from zip-close bag and either remove plastic wrap or cut right through with very sharp straight-edged knife for approx. 1/3 to 1/2 in.-thick patties. Fry in melted shortening or lard over medium heat, turning frequently until golden brown, and drain / keep warm on paper towels in low oven until served.
3
For sausage links, fill casings to desired link size with sausage mass, and freeze in serving-sized portions in zip-close bags. To cook, fry in melted shortening or lard over medium heat, turning frequently until golden brown. Drain / keep warm on paper towels in low oven until served.
4
Freezing not necessary if consuming directly. Simply moisten hands with water and form patties or links to taste.
5
Serve with eggs & toast or bread, or pancakes / waffles (or both).
6
Also tastes great on pizza!
7
* Remove remnants of plastic wrap before cooking.

1205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-3.5 lbs. medium to coarse ground pork, 2 big tablespoons vegetable oil, Crisco or pork lard, 4 tablespoons white bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Spicy All-Purpose / 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.

Spicy All-Purpose / Breakfast Sausage

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