Honey Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Patties
Breakfast sausage from a package often sneaks in sweeteners like honey or maple syrup to balance the savory spices — which makes mornings tricky when you're avoiding them. This homemade version skips all of that and leans hard into a bold, aromatic blend of fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, and ginger that honestly makes store-bought taste flat by comparison. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric round out the flavor with warmth and a subtle earthiness that feels anything but ordinary. Ground pork is the only protein you need, and coconut oil in the pan gives each patty a beautifully crisp, golden crust without any fuss. The technique is straightforward — mix gently, press into patties, and let the skillet do the work undisturbed until that deep brown sear develops on its own. These are the kind of patties that make you want to linger over breakfast instead of rushing out the door.
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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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