Description
This Maple and Rosemary Breakfast Sausage recipe offers a flavorful and aromatic start to your day, combining the sweetness of pure maple syrup with the earthiness of fresh rosemary and sage. Made with ground pork or ground turkey for a leaner option, these homemade sausage patties are perfectly seasoned, quick to prepare, and ideal for a wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, maple syrup, rosemary, sage, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Patties: Divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small, evenly sized patty to ensure consistent cooking.
- Heat Oil and Cook Patties: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, cooking each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for pork sausages.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and serve immediately while warm, pairing them with your favorite breakfast sides.
Notes
- These sausages freeze well—shape into patties and freeze raw between layers of parchment paper, then cook from frozen.
- You can prepare these sausages ahead of time and reheat them in a skillet or microwave for a quick meal.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground pork with ground turkey.
