Homemade Pork Sausage
Elevate your breakfast table or favorite recipes with the irresistible flavors of Homemade Pork Sausage. This easy, 20-minute recipe combines ground pork with a perfect blend of spices like paprika, dried sage, thyme, fennel seeds, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a savory kick. A hint of brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness, while ice water ensures the sausage stays moist and tender. Whether you shape it into patties, sausage links, or leave it crumbled, this versatile recipe is perfect for breakfast, pasta dishes, or stuffing. With no fillers or preservatives, this homemade sausage lets you enjoy bold flavor made from wholesome ingredients—all from the comfort of your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams ground pork
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dried sage, dried thyme, garlic powder, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar.
Mix thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the pork.
Add the ice water, which helps keep the sausage moist, and mix again until fully incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
Form the seasoned pork mixture into patties, links (if you have sausage casings available), or leave it loose for crumbling.
To cook, heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface. Cook the sausage patties or crumbles for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).
Serve immediately as part of your breakfast, in pasta dishes, or store for later use.
To store, keep uncooked sausage in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
