Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that's surprisingly hard to find in a clean, additive-free form ā most store-bought options are loaded with preservatives and curing agents that have no business being in your skillet. This version is made entirely from ground turkey and a punchy blend of sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic, so every bite is deeply savory and completely free of synthetic additives. The fennel seeds and smoked paprika do a lot of heavy lifting here, giving these patties that classic sausage flavor without relying on anything processed. Avocado oil helps you get a gorgeous, deep golden crust on each patty ā the kind that releases cleanly from the pan and looks like it came from a serious brunch spot. Because you're mixing and seasoning the meat yourself, you know exactly what's in it, which is the whole point. These patties are hearty enough to anchor a full breakfast plate and simple enough to batch-cook ahead for busy mornings.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Ā½ tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā¼ tsp onion powder
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ tsp kosher salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground turkey, sage, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds ā 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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