Venison Breakfast Sausage
Transform your breakfast game with this homemade venison breakfast sausage, a perfect blend of lean ground venison and fatty pork shoulder. Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines aromatic spices like sage, thyme, paprika, and a touch of brown sugar for subtle sweetness, while a hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these juicy patties are moist thanks to the addition of ice water and benefit from an overnight marinade to enhance the rich, savory taste. Ideal for meal prep or weekend brunch, these savory sausages pair beautifully with eggs, pancakes, or biscuits for a hearty, protein-packed start to your day. Whether you’re a venison enthusiast or exploring wild game recipes, this versatile sausage is sure to become a breakfast favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground venison
- 0.5 pound Ground pork (preferably fatty pork shoulder)
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground sage
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground thyme
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison and ground pork. Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the meats.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground sage, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and ground thyme.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the meat. Add the ice water for additional moisture and mix by hand until all the spices are fully incorporated into the meat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to cook, shape the sausage mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. This recipe should yield about 8 patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patty to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite breakfast sides, or freeze the cooked patties for quick meals later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 594 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 3936 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.7 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2212 mg | 47% | |
*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.
