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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Seasoning (The Best!)

Whip up the best Homemade Breakfast Sausage Seasoning in just 5 minutes! This simple DIY spice blend uses sage, thyme, and smoked paprika for perfectly savory, flavorful sausage patties every time. Ditch the store-bought packets for good!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (for 4 lbs of meat)
Course: Breakfast, Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Rubbed Sage
  • 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Or more, to taste.
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seed Optional, but recommended

Equipment

  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk or fork
  • 1 Airtight Spice Jar For storage.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, add the kosher salt, black pepper, rubbed sage, light brown sugar, dried thyme, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed.
  2. Whisk all the spices together until they are evenly distributed and no clumps of brown sugar remain.
  3. Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of ground meat. Store any leftover seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best flavor, let the seasoned meat rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Tip 2: Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of your sausage.
Tip 3: This blend works great with ground pork, turkey, or chicken.