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Carnivore Diet Maple-Sage Breakfast Sausage

Enjoy a savory and slightly sweet breakfast option perfect for a carnivore diet with this homemade maple-sage breakfast sausage recipe.
Featuring simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe delivers deliciously seasoned patties that can be cooked fresh or frozen for later.
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Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet (for stovetop method)
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper (for oven method)
  • Meat grinder (optional for variation)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage crushed
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Adventurous Variation (Nose-to-Tail):

  • Swap 2 ounces of the ground pork with 2 ounces of pork or beef heart
  • Grind the heart with the remaining pork before mixing with the seasonings.

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the ground pork, maple syrup, thyme leaves, salt, crushed sage, and ground nutmeg until fully combined.
  • Divide the mixture evenly and form it into 8 to 10 patties, each about ½ to ¾ inch thick.

Stovetop Cooking:

  • Warm 1 tablespoon of tallow in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Working in two batches, place the patties in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Oven Baking:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the patties on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Flip the patties and continue baking for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Freezing Option:

  • Lay formed patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a resealable freezer bag or airtight container. To cook, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and prepare using your preferred cooking method.

Notes

Storage: Keep any leftover cooked patties tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Substitution: Butter can be used in place of tallow if desired.
Adventurous Tip: Boost nutrition with a nose-to-tail approach by incorporating pork or beef heart into the mix, grinding it with the pork for a seamless blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 3g
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