MSG Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Links
Store-bought breakfast sausage is one of those products where hidden additives and flavor enhancers are practically the norm, making it a frustrating aisle to navigate when you're trying to keep things clean. Making your own from scratch puts you completely in control, and this version delivers serious flavor through a lineup of fresh herbs and warm spices rather than anything artificial. Ground pork gets layered with minced garlic, grated ginger, fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary, then brightened with a touch of apple cider vinegar and just enough maple syrup to round out the savory notes. Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric add a subtle warmth that makes these links taste genuinely special — the kind of breakfast sausage that makes people ask what your secret is. A short rest in the fridge before cooking helps the seasonings meld and keeps the links from falling apart in the pan. Coconut oil gives them a beautiful golden crust when you sear them over medium heat, and the whole process is straightforward enough for a relaxed weekend morning. Twelve links, one skillet, zero mystery ingredients — this is breakfast done right.
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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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