Chicken Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Patties
These breakfast sausage patties are packed with bold, aromatic flavor — fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, and a hint of ginger come together with ground pork to create something that feels far more special than your average morning protein. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric adds warmth and depth without tipping into sweetness, making every bite genuinely interesting. Store-bought breakfast sausage is notoriously tricky territory, often blended with poultry or processed on shared lines, so making your own from scratch with simple, whole ingredients is a smart and satisfying workaround. The technique here is straightforward — mix, press, and sear in coconut oil until you get that deep golden crust that locks in all the juicy goodness. Cooking them undisturbed is the real secret to that beautiful caramelized exterior. These patties come together quickly and pair beautifully with eggs, roasted vegetables, or tucked into a breakfast sandwich for a seriously satisfying start to the day.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic, ginger, sage, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute — do not overwork.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 1/2 inch thick.
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