Paleo Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Links
Most store-bought breakfast sausages are loaded with fillers, preservatives, and added sugars that have no business being in your morning meal. These homemade links keep things clean and simple — just ground pork, fresh aromatics, and a short list of pantry staples that you can actually pronounce. The combination of sage, thyme, rosemary, and fresh ginger gives every bite a bright, herby punch, while a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric adds warmth without tipping into sweet territory. A touch of maple syrup and apple cider vinegar rounds out the flavor in a way that feels balanced and deeply savory. Coconut oil in the skillet helps the links develop a gorgeous, caramelized crust on the outside while staying juicy all the way through. Chilling the formed links before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference — the seasonings meld together and the sausages hold their shape beautifully in the pan. Make a double batch on the weekend and you've got a protein-packed breakfast ready to go all week long.
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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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