Dairy Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Patties
Breakfast sausage patties from the store almost always sneak in fillers, binders, or dairy-derived ingredients you'd never expect to find in a simple pork product. These homemade patties sidestep all of that with nothing but ground pork, fresh aromatics, and a handful of warm spices. The combination of sage, thyme, and rosemary gives them that classic savory backbone, while fresh ginger and a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon add a subtle warmth that makes them taste genuinely special. Ground turmeric brings a gorgeous golden hue to the finished patties without overpowering the other flavors. Coconut oil is used to sear them in the skillet, delivering a beautifully caramelized crust on both sides with zero dairy in sight. The technique is straightforward — mix gently, press into patties, and let the hot pan do the work — so even a busy weekday morning is totally manageable. Pair them with eggs, tuck them into a breakfast sandwich, or just eat them straight off the plate.
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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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