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Breakfast sausage seasoning

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade breakfast sausage, sage seasoning, sausage spice blend, spice blend
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Sage, thyme, fennel, nutmeg and pepper in a small blend that seasons one pound of ground meat for homemade breakfast sausage patties.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (finely crushed or ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  • If needed, grind the fennel seeds first. Measure all the spices into a small bowl and stir well.
  • Use right away, or move to an airtight container to use later.

Notes

Use the whole blend to season 1 pound of ground meat. Shape into patties and refrigerate at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours, so the flavors blend. Store the blend airtight in a cool, dry place; freshness fades after about 6 months (the fennel first). Safety: cook ground pork sausage to 160°F (165°F for poultry).