This classic Sage Sausage is perfect for freezer banking! This sausage is yummy and perfectly customizable. Make some today for your family!
Ingredients and Variations
Ingredients: ground pork, dried sage, garlic powder, brown sugar, ground thyme, cayenne pepper, ground cloves, salt and pepper.
Variations: Use the ground meat of your choice, leave out the sugar if you desire (it does help with browning), or add extra sugar and maple extract for a Maple sausage. Add shredded apple or pineapple and finely diced jalapeno for spicy sweet sausage, add chopped peaches and habanero pepper, add extra garlic and grated onion for a garlic sausage, the possibilities are endless!!!
Ingredients
2 lbs ground pork
1 1/2 – 2 tsp dried sage
1/2 – 1 tsp ground thyme
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp Kosher or sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne *optional
Directions
- Mix together well.
- scoop approx. 2 tablespoons of meat mixture in your hand, roll into a ball and flatten slightly into a patty. Place on a lined sheet pan and freeze overnight. Place patties into a freezer bag and store in freezer until ready to use.
- To use: Thaw overnight for best results place into a frying pan with 2 inches of water and cook covered until water evaporates, then fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Enjoy!
