Honey Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Links
Homemade breakfast sausage is one of those weekend projects that pays off the moment the first link hits a hot skillet. These little pork links are seasoned with fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, and ginger, plus a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric that gives them a warmth you just don't find in anything from a package. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a small pour of maple syrup round out the flavor without leaning sweet — and because maple syrup stands in for honey, anyone avoiding it can dig in without a second thought. The coconut oil gives the exterior a gorgeous, golden sear while keeping the inside juicy and tender. Chilling the formed links before cooking is the quiet secret here — it helps the herbs meld into the meat and keeps everything holding together beautifully in the pan. Twelve links come together with nothing more than a bowl, your hands, and a skillet, making this a genuinely satisfying from-scratch morning ritual.
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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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