Homemade High Protein Breakfast Sausage
Serves 8
For the seasoning:
1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
½ tsp. red pepper flakes, optional
⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
salt & black pepper, to taste
For the patties:
2 lbs. ground pork, lean 5% fat
6 slices smoked bacon, diced
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. coconut oil
In a small bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients and set aside.
In a large bowl, place the ground pork, bacon, maple syrup and the seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Shape into patties, using about ¼ cup of the pork mixture to form around 16 patties.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over a medium heat and cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Work in batches until all the sausage patties have been cooked.
Allow 2 patties per serving.