Breakfast Sausage

MeatPorkNot vegetarianSavorySage-forwardPepperyJuicySaltyAromatic

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 339
Protein (g): 13.7
Fat (g): 30.3
Carbs (g): 1.3
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 800

Values vary with fat content and salt level; data reflects cooked fresh pork sausage.

Storage

Room temp: up to 0 days
Refrigerated: up to 2 days
Frozen: up to 60 days

Breakfast sausage is a fresh, seasoned pork sausage sold as links or patties. It browns quickly in a skillet, releasing a sage-forward aroma and a juicy, coarse crumb. Cooks use it as patties, crumble it for scrambles and gravy, or fold it into stuffing, casseroles, and breakfast burritos.

It developed in the American South from farmhouse pork sausages flavored with sage and black pepper, then spread across the United States and Canada. Modern versions are made from ground pork shoulder or trimmings and sold in bulk, links, or preformed patties.