Breakfast Pork Sausage Patties

Homemade breakfast sausage patties seasoned with sage, thyme, and a touch of brown sugar. Fresh and freezer-ready.

Cuisine: American · Dish Type: Breakfast · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Servings: 4 · Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ingredients

½ lb ground pork, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp dried sage, ½ tsp dried thyme, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp crushed fennel seed (optional), pinch crushed red pepper, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp ice-cold water.

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix gently just until incorporated.
2. Refrigerate 5–10 minutes.
3. Weigh portions to 2 oz each and roll into balls.
4. Press evenly to ¼–⅓ʺ thick with a burger press.
5. Layer patties with wax paper between each.
6. Cook on a flat-top skillet or griddle, no oil, medium heat, 3–4 minutes per side until 160°F internal.
7. Rest 1–2 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Always press after weighing, never eyeball.
• Flat top only — grated grill tops cook unevenly.
• Flash freeze on a tray 60–90 minutes before bagging.
• Cook from frozen on a flat top, medium-low, lid on, ~5–6 minutes per side.