Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Name: Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried sage; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Story updated September 18, 2026

Breakfast sausage traditions trace back to European sausage-making, but the sage-and-pepper-seasoned American breakfast patty developed as settlers adapted Old World recipes with local pork and spices. It became a standard diner and home-breakfast item by the early 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 lb ground pork
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking

Instructions

1In a large bowl, combine the ground pork with salt, pepper, sage, thyme, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar, mixing gently with your hands until evenly distributed.
2Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a flat patty about 1/2 inch thick.
3Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
5Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly before serving.

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