Homemade Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Mix Recipe

This homemade breakfast sausage seasoning mix is the perfect blend of spices to create flavorful and delicious sausage patties. Made with simple ingredients, this seasoning mix allows you to customize the flavors to your liking. Whether you prefer a traditional savory taste or a hint of sweetness, this recipe has got you covered. Whip up a batch of this seasoning mix and have it on hand to transform plain ground pork into tasty breakfast sausages.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the dried sage, dried thyme, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes.
2. Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, crush the fennel seeds slightly to release their flavors.
3. Add the crushed fennel seeds to the bowl with the other spices and mix well to combine.
4. Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container or spice jar until ready to use.
5. To make breakfast sausages, combine 1 pound of ground pork with 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoning mix.
6. Mix well until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
7. Shape the seasoned ground pork into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
8. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
9. Cook the sausage patties in the skillet for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked and browned.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

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