Imagine biting into a breakfast sausage that's not just savory, but bursts with unexpected fruity freshness! Our Green Apple Breakfast Sausage is a culinary revelation that will transform your morning meal from ordinary to extraordinary. By ingeniously blending juicy green apples with perfectly seasoned ground pork, this recipe promises a taste experience that will make your taste buds dance and your breakfast guests beg for the secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 green apple, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork and grated green apple, ensuring the apple is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Add salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, and cayenne pepper to the meat mixture. Use clean hands to thoroughly mix the seasonings, ensuring they are well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
- Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and divide it into 8 equal portions, shaping each portion into a round patty approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Do not add oil, as the pork will release its own fat.
- Carefully place the sausage patties in the skillet, leaving space between each patty to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on the first side, or until a golden-brown crust forms and the bottom is crisp.
- Flip the patties and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer the cooked sausage patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Let the sausages rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Tips
- Use a fresh, crisp green apple like Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture balance.
- Grate the apple finely to ensure even distribution throughout the meat mixture.
- Chilling the mixture before forming patties helps the seasonings meld and makes the sausages easier to shape.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the sausages reach the safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- For extra flavor, consider letting the seasoned mixture rest overnight in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a leaner option, you can drain excess fat after cooking or use a slightly leaner ground pork.
- These sausages pair wonderfully with eggs, pancakes, or as part of a hearty breakfast platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg
