Chef John's Breakfast Sausage Patties

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.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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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
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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