Turkey Free Herb & Ginger Breakfast Sausage Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are a morning staple, but so many store-bought options and diner versions are made with turkey or turkey-based fillers that can be hard to spot on a label. These patties are built entirely on ground pork, so you know exactly what you're getting from the very first bite. Fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary give them that classic savory backbone, while grated ginger and a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon add a warmth that makes them feel genuinely special — not just functional. A touch of turmeric rounds out the spice blend with subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden color once they hit the pan. Coconut oil helps you get that deep, caramelized crust that makes a breakfast patty worth waking up for. The technique is simple: mix gently, press into patties, and let the skillet do the work without crowding or fussing. These are the kind of patties that make a weekend breakfast feel like something worth sitting down for.
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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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