Maple Sage Venison Breakfast Sausage
Making homemade venison breakfast sausage is super simple using just pantry staple ingredients! Maple syrup and a few spices work together to create a savory breakfast sausage with a hint of sweetness that you'll love. It's great for breakfast sandwiches, enjoyed with pancakes, or freezer-friendly for meal prep!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground venison
- ½ pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to work together until combined. Ideally, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight before cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Shape the sausage into 10-15 small patties about ¼ inch thick.
- Working in batches, cook for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. If using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 165°F.
Notes
Ground pork: If preferred, you can skip the ground pork and just use just 1 ½ pounds of ground venison. Since venison is much more lean compared to pork, you may find the sausage to be a little dry.
Oven instructions: Preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sausage patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then flip the patties and bake another 5-7 minutes until cooked through to 165° F. If desired, broil on high for a few minutes to brown the patties.
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