Breakfast Sausage Patties - Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage Recipe | Food Wishes

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef can be more economical.

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💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Find quality ground pork, ideally from a butcher shop, with high fat content.

Crush about 1 tablespoon of fennel seed slightly to release flavor.

Add freshly grated nutmeg, red pepper flakes, Italian dry herbs, salt, and black pepper to the pork.

Incorporate freshly grated orange zest into the mixture.

Use a fork to gently mix the ingredients without over mixing.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight to develop flavors.

The next morning, cook a small piece to test for seasoning.

Form the mixture into patties, about 1/4 inch thick.

Heat a well-seasoned cast iron pan over medium-high heat without oil.

Sear the patties for about 3 minutes on each side until crusty and firm.

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