Description
This Delicious Maple Sage Venison Breakfast Sausage combines lean ground venison with flavorful ground pork, sweet maple syrup, and aromatic herbs and spices. Perfectly balanced for a hearty and savory breakfast, these homemade sausage patties are easy to prepare and cook in a skillet to achieve a juicy, golden-brown finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground venison (a lean and flavorful meat)
- 1 lb ground pork (provides moisture and richness)
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (adds sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon salt (essential for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (adds heat)
- 1 tablespoon ground sage (essential flavor)
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme (adds herbaceous note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (for sweetness and color)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for warm undertone)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (adds savory goodness)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing patties)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground venison, ground pork, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, ground sage, ground thyme, paprika, ground nutmeg, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to marry.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Form Patties: Shape the sausage mixture into 10-15 small patties, each about ¼ inch thick, ensuring even size for consistent cooking.
- Cook Patties: Place the patties into the heated skillet. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, or until the patties are nicely browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are safely cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the cooked sausage patties from the skillet and serve immediately as part of your favorite breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Refrigeration time can be extended overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure patties reach 165°F for safe consumption.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level or omit for a milder sausage.
- Venison is lean, so ground pork adds moisture and richness to prevent dryness.
