Gut Friendly Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Links
These homemade breakfast sausage links are packed with fresh herbs and warming spices that make your kitchen smell absolutely incredible from the moment they hit the pan. Ground pork gets layered with sage, thyme, rosemary, fresh ginger, and garlic — a combination that's bright, savory, and deeply satisfying without relying on any processed fillers or mystery additives. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric adds gentle warmth and anti-inflammatory support, while apple cider vinegar helps balance the overall flavor profile in a way that's easy on digestion. The small splash of maple syrup rounds everything out with just enough sweetness to make these feel like a proper morning treat. Chilling the formed links before cooking is a simple step that makes a real difference — the seasonings meld together and the links hold their shape beautifully in the pan. Cooked in coconut oil over medium heat, they develop a gorgeous golden crust while staying juicy inside. These are the kind of sausages you'll want to batch-prep and keep on hand all week.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, garlic, ginger, sage, thyme, rosemary, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute — do not overwork.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions (about 1.3 oz each). Roll each portion between your palms into a compact log shape roughly 3 inches long and 1 inch wide, pressing firmly so the links hold together.
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