Making your own pork pan sausage is easy with this straightforward recipe. Ideal for a hearty country breakfast, a delicious breakfast sandwich, or even wrapped in a taco, this sausage offers a gentle blend of flavors. It’s mildly sweet, enhanced with hints of fresh herbs and garlic, ensuring a taste that’s delightful yet not overpowering.
Pork Pan Sausage Recipe
Pork Pan Sausage
A simple recipe for mild pan sausage made with ground pork, herbs and spices.
Equipment
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
- mixing bowl
- medium skillet
- spatula
- parchment paper
- paper towels
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground pork – 85% lean
- ¼ tsp fresh sage leaves – minced
- ¼ tsp fresh thyme leaves – minced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper – finely ground
- ¼ tsp olive oil – just enough to thinly coat the pan
Instructions
- Add oil to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. While skillet is heating, add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the ingredients until evenly incorporated.
- On a piece of parchment paper, form ¼ cup meatballs from the ground pork mixture.
- Add another piece of parchment paper on top, then press the meatballs down into patties.
- The patties should be pressed to an even thickness.
- Invert the parchment paper onto the hot skillet, then remove. Allow the patties to cook without turning for about 4 minutes.
- Flip the patties over and cook the other side for about 4 minutes longer. When done, remove the patties and drain on paper towels.
PRIVATE NOTES
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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Variations
- To give your pork pan sausage an Italian twist, blend in oregano, marjoram, and coriander for a herbaceous, Mediterranean flair.
- For a spicier sausage, incorporate ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to bring up the heat.
- For a smoky flavor, instead of regular paprika, add smoked paprika to the mix.
Pairings
- Country Biscuits and Gravy: Crumble the pork pan sausage into Country Gravy and ladle it over buttermilk biscuits for an incredible taste experience.
- Breakfast Tacos: Wrap the sausage patty in a warm flour tortilla with cheddar cheese, Perfect Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, and Salsa de Tomate Asado for a taco thats “Muy Delicioso”.
- Breakfast Sandwich: Layer a sausage patty with folded scrambled eggs and a slice of American cheese inside a flaky biscuit for a quintessential Breakfast Sandwich.
- Simple Country Breakfast: Serve the sausage alongside buttered toast, over-easy eggs, and breakfast potatoes for a classic and satisfying meal.
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