Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage

Name: Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork (or ground chicken, turkey, venison); 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (Grade A dark for richer flavor); 1 tbsp Asabasa Signature Chicken Seasoning; 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely minced (packed); 1 ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced (or ½ tsp dried); 1 tsp fine sea salt (or other non-iodized salt); 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; ½ tsp smoked paprika (regular paprika is fine too); ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Servings

12 - 14

Prep Time

100 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

This Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors, crafted with fresh sage, fragrant thyme, and our versatile Asabasa Signature Chicken Seasoning. Instead of the refined sugar found in most breakfast sausages, we use pure maple syrup, adding a natural richness that pairs beautifully with the clean, pure taste of non-iodized sea salt. Fresh herbs bring a bright, aromatic character, while the spice blend delivers a classic breakfast flavor that’s both comforting and elevated. Whether served alongside eggs, tucked into a breakfast sandwich, or enjoyed on its own, it’s a wholesome, flavorful way to start the day.

Author:

Asabasa Spice Co.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground pork (or ground chicken, turkey, venison)
3 tbsp pure maple syrup (Grade A dark for richer flavor)
1 tbsp Asabasa Signature Chicken Seasoning
2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely minced (packed)
1 ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced (or ½ tsp dried)
1 tsp fine sea salt (or other non-iodized salt)
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika (regular paprika is fine too)
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Prep the herbs

Mince the fresh sage and thyme finely so they blend smoothly into the meat.

Mix the seasoning

In a small bowl, combine Signature Chicken Seasoning, minced herbs, sea salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

Season the meat

In a large mixing bowl, add ground pork. Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the meat, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the top.

Combine gently

Mix with your hands or a spatula just until evenly distributed — over mixing makes sausage dense.

Marinate the sausage

Let the bulk sausage mix marinate in the fridge for 90 minutes.

Shape the patties

Form into 12–14 small patties (~2½–3 inches wide).

Cook

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Serve

Enjoy hot alongside eggs, pancakes, or on a fresh sourdough breakfast sandwich.