Description
Start your morning with this delicious and juicy Venison Breakfast Sausage! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, this homemade sausage is ideal for a hearty breakfast. 🦌🍳
Ingredients
1 lb ground venison 🦌
1/2 lb ground beef or beef fat 🥩
1 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 tsp black pepper 🌿
1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 tsp ground sage 🍃
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp onion powder 🧅
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 🔥
1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar 🍁
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix It Up – In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
2️⃣ Chill & Set – Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or overnight) for best flavor.
3️⃣ Shape Patties – Form into small sausage patties or leave as crumbles.
4️⃣ Cook to Perfection – Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked (internal temp 160°F/71°C).
5️⃣ Enjoy! Serve hot with eggs, toast, or biscuits. 🍳🥞
Notes
✅ Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a sweet touch.
✅ Swap maple syrup for honey for a unique flavor.
✅ Use ground turkey fat if you prefer leaner sausage.
✅ Freeze raw patties between parchment paper for quick breakfasts! ❄️
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (about 2 oz)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: venison sausage, breakfast sausage, homemade sausage, wild game recipe