Ingredients

• Ingredients for fresh homemade Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links
  • Ground Pork: 1 pound
  • Salt: 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Ground Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried Sage: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried Thyme: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Brown Sugar: 1 teaspoon
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional): 1/4 teaspoon
  • Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Natural Hog Casings (optional): soaked and rinsed

Instructions

• 1 Direction To prepare Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links At home
  • 1 Mix the Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the salt, ground black pepper, dried sage, dried thyme, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix the spices well to ensure an even distribution of flavours.
  • 2 Combine with Ground Pork: Place the ground pork in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork. Using your hands, gently mix and knead the pork and spices together until they are well incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the sausages tough.
  • 3 Test Seasoning: To check if the seasoning is to your liking, take a small portion of the seasoned pork and cook it in a skillet. Sample the mixture and modify the seasoning as required.
  • 4 Form Sausage Links: If using hog casings, carefully slide them onto the sausage stuffer nozzle, leaving about 6 inches hanging off the end. Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings, twisting them at regular intervals to form individual links. If not using casings, shape the sausage mixture into small patties or link shapes.
  • 5 Let Rest: If using casings, tie the open end of the casing with kitchen twine. Let the sausages rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
  • 6 Cook Sausages: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sausages in the skillet and cook, rotating them occasionally, until they achieve a golden-brown hue and are fully cooked. This should take about 12-15 minutes.
  • 7 Serve: Once cooked, remove the sausages from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve your homemade Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links hot, alongside your favourite breakfast dishes.

Nutrition

Serving size: 12 sausages