BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
homemade
In a large mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, sage, and cloves together. Add the ground pork and maple syrup and mix until everything is just combined.
1
Cover the sausage mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to really develop and the meat to cure.
2
Shape the sausage mixture into patties. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side.
3
Alternatively, brown the sausage mixture in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it browns.
4
Serve the sausage patties or cooked ground sausage as desired.
5
I love that I can make delicious sausage without all the added 'ingredients'. It's a bonus that this is easy too - perfect breakfast dish!
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