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Farmer's Breakfast Sausage is just one way to start the day. Eaten plain or neatly stacked in between fresh slices of bread, or on an egg croissant sandwich, or even along side scrambled eggs, it's packed full of flavor and probably what farmer's ate before heading out into the fields at 4 am. If you are preparing these specially for kids, see note below.

Because this sausage is reminiscent of a burger, this also works cooked on the grill and smothered in ketchup. If you have casings and a sausage stuffer, you could always make a proper sausage. Follow the sausage stuffer directions for best results.

Farmer's Breakfast Sausage
Makes 6 Servings

1 pound ground pork (or ground: turkey, chicken, or even a combo of your favorite ground meat, the choice is yours)
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon freshly chopped sage
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme
1 pinch freshly chopped oregano
½ tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 pinch fennel seeds
2 tablespoons quick oats
1 tablespoon ice water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Maple syrup or ketchup

In a medium-sized bowl combine the pork (or whatever meat you selected), salt, pepper, sage, thyme, oregano, garlic, fennel, oats, and ice water and mix until well combined. To form the breakfast sausages you have two options: roundish chubby sticks-as shown in the picture-or flat patties. For the roundish fat sticks, form into 2-inch long round fat sticks no thicker than ½-inch. For the flat patties, form into equal-sized flat burger patties, no thicker than ¼-inch. Cover the sausages with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to rest.

In a large skillet over medium heat, slick the bottom of the pan with oil. Carefully add the breakfast sausages, a few at a time and cook each side for approximately 5 minutes or until the insides are opaque. The outside should form a nice crust and be golden brown. Serve immediately with maple syrup or ketchup.


Kid Note: some kids prefer sausage without all the seasoning and if that's the case in your house, try this simplified recipe below. Also consider draping a small piece of cheddar or American cheese on top of the sausages to melt:

1 pound ground pork (or whatever meat you prefer)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons quick oats
1 tablespoon ice water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
optional cheese to melt on the sausage
Maple syrup or ketchup

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