Chef John's Breakfast Sausage Patties

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This is a simple breakfast sausage in patty form. So easy! The key is to get freshly and coarsely ground pork shoulder from a real live butcher.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound coarsely ground pork shoulder

  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, or more to taste - lightly crushed

  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning

  • teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place pork, fennel seeds, orange zest, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg into a bowl and stir very lightly with a fork to combine. Do not overmix. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  2. Check seasonings before using: Shape about 2 teaspoons sausage into a small patty and fry until brown in a skillet over medium heat. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes and taste for seasoning.

  3. Cover a cutting board with plastic wrap. Divide sausage into 6 equal pieces, roll into a balls, and wrap each ball with plastic wrap. Press flat into patties and discard plastic.

  4. Place a heavy skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until meat is no longer pink in the center and the sausage is browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tip

If using table salt instead of kosher salt, use only 1/2 to 3/4 of a teaspoon.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
11g Fat
1g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 359mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 208mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.