Homemade Pork Sausage Patties with Sage and Fennel
In short: Fresh pork sausage patties seasoned with sage, fennel seed and black pepper, mixed in minutes with no casings and fried until browned. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 1 h
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 480 kcal
Making your own sausage patties takes ten minutes and no special equipment, and you control the salt and spices. The mix is simply ground pork with sage, fennel seed, garlic, pepper and a pinch of chili, with a little maple syrup for balance. Resting the mixture for an hour lets the salt and spices work into the meat. The patties cook in a pan in minutes and freeze well, so they are handy for breakfasts, burgers and quick dinners with eggs and potatoes.
Instructions
- Put the pork in a large bowl. Add the sage, fennel seeds, garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes and maple syrup.
- Mix with your hands for about 1 minute, until the spices are evenly spread and the meat looks slightly sticky. Do not overwork it.
- Fry a teaspoon of the mixture in a small pan until cooked through, then taste and adjust the salt and spices.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Shape the mixture into 8 patties, each about 9 cm (3 1/2 inches) wide and 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in two batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until browned and a thermometer reads 71°C (160°F). Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.
Tips
- For a variation, replace the sage with thyme and a little rosemary, or add a grated apple squeezed dry.
- To freeze, set the raw patties on a tray, freeze until firm, then bag them with baking paper between the layers. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
Questions and answers
How long do homemade sausage patties keep?
Raw patties keep for 2 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Cooked patties keep for 4 days in the fridge.
Can I use ground chicken or turkey?
Yes, but add 1 tbsp of oil per 500 g (1.1 lb), since poultry is lean. Cook poultry patties to 74°C (165°F).
What can I serve with sausage patties?
Fried or scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes and sautéed greens all go well. You can also tuck one into a bun with a slice of cheese.
How long does it take to make Homemade Pork Sausage Patties with Sage and Fennel?
About 35 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Homemade Pork Sausage Patties with Sage and Fennel?
About 480 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 480 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1050 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
