Breakfast Sausage

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Sausage: A Beautiful Grind

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (47)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
2 pounds or 16 (2-inch) patties

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds pork butt (2 1/2 pounds with bone), diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 pound fat back, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Special equipment: meat grinder

Directions

Combine diced pork with all other ingredients and chill for 1 hour. Using the fine blade of a grinder, grind the pork. Form into 1-inch rounds. Refrigerate and use within 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. For immediate use, saute patties over medium-low heat in a non-stick pan. Saute until brown and cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

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John Liberty Hill , TX 11-17-2009
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Amazing!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Okay I added a little venison a one to one ratio, and followed the instructions exactly. This is a great recipe and would... recommend it to anyone. If your concerned about spice just don't add as much hot peppers, so the little kids can enjoy also.. Read more
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Cheryl Graham, WA 11-13-2009
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Fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Bought 50 lbs 80% pork to make this.... Ground it up over time.... Some of the pork I did with this recipe... With some of it... for fun I added some blackberries.... Can't taste the blackberries.... more vitamines... This is one of the best recipes I have tasted... A refreshing change... Thanks!Read more
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null null, null 11-08-2009
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My First Breakfast Sausage Attempt Turned Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used 2 1/2 lbs of a very marbly/fatty pork loin. Ground it and since I didn't have the fresh herbs I had to use all the... dried ones and I am so happy it turned out the way it did even with poor quality seasonings. I can't wait to use my fresh herbs next time. Thank you so much for sharing. Read more
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James Henderesonville, TN 09-17-2009
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How to make sausage
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This is an OK recipe for homade sausage but you can not make the best sausage from pork purchased at the store. The best pork... sausage is made only from sow meat and for the best taste and texture the meat and spices must be ground and mixed together right after the animal is slaughtered while the meat is still warm. This pre-rigor meat can only be aquired if you slaughter the animal yourself. There still are several companies that produce breakfast sausage using this maner. If you compare the product as to taste and texture you will see the difference and never again eat sausage made from cold meat,Read more
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Colleen Prescott Valley, AZ 09-05-2009
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Best Sausage Recipe EVER!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ground up about 17 pounds of fresh pork this morning, got me hungry for some breakfast sausage, threw some fresh ground pork... and all the ingredients for this recipe, with the exception of the red pepper (5 kids to feed), and the smell filled the house, everyone came around, asking "what are you making", "mmm that smells good"! Got rave reviews from everyone, including my 7 year old son who says "You are the best food maker..".. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!Read more
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Lorraine Dearborn, MI 08-19-2009
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OH SWEET JESUS THIS IS A GOOD RECIPE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yeah, this is the best sausage I have ever had. I have a southern husband...he is a sausage head and truly appreciated this... one. My thyme died so I had to use dried...I put it in a mortar and and pestle and pulverized it to a powder. I didn't make it quite as hot as the recipe indicated but somewhat hot. I got pork butt for 99 cents per pound...WOOO HOOO.... I have sausage from now until the end of time. The butt had good marbling so I didn't have to add any additional fat. I spoke with the butcher and he said he made some and didn't have to add any additional fat. I challenged him to a breakfast sausage show down...LOL...anyway, it's a great recipe. Thanks Alton! Read more