Lupin Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Links
Mornings get a serious upgrade when homemade sausage is on the table, and this herb-forward version delivers serious flavor without any of the filler ingredients that make store-bought links a gamble. Ground pork gets loaded with fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, and ginger, then brightened with a touch of apple cider vinegar and just enough maple syrup to round out the savory notes. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric add warmth and depth that you simply won't find in a standard breakfast link. Because everything is mixed and shaped by hand from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no mystery about what's actually in your sausage — a real relief when you're navigating labels that often hide unexpected legume-based fillers or extenders. The short rest in the fridge before cooking is a small step that makes a big difference, helping the links hold their shape and letting all those aromatics really sink in. Cooked in coconut oil until deeply browned on all sides, they come out juicy in the center with a gorgeous crust. Serve them straight from the skillet alongside eggs or tucked into a breakfast wrap for a morning meal that feels genuinely special.
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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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