Legume Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Links
Waking up to the smell of fresh herbs and warm spices sizzling in a skillet is a genuinely good way to start the day. These little pork links are seasoned with a fragrant blend of sage, thyme, rosemary, fresh ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric — it's a combination that feels both cozy and a little unexpected. A touch of maple syrup and apple cider vinegar round out the flavor so there's subtle sweetness and brightness without anything overpowering the meat. Store-bought breakfast sausage is notoriously tricky territory when you're avoiding legumes, since fillers and extenders can sneak in almost anywhere — making your own from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list is the obvious fix. The chilling step before cooking is a small but smart move that helps the links hold their shape and lets all those aromatics really settle into the pork. Coconut oil gives the exterior a beautiful golden crust while keeping things simple. These are the kind of sausages that make a weekend breakfast feel like something worth sitting down for.
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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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