Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients

• 1lb organic ground pork (chicken or turkey if you prefer)
• ½ tsp fine grain sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp allspice
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• ⅛ tsp red cayenne pepper (optional)
• ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1-2 tbsp of coconut oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork with all the seasoning and spices, adjusting spice levels for the red pepper flakes and cayenne if you choose
2. Mix well with your hands to incorporate all the seasoning into the meat.
3. Form 6 patties from the mixture about ½-3/4 inch thick. Heat a large sauté pan over med to med-hi heat and add the coconut oil.
4. Once the pan is heated up add the patties and fry on each side for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
5. Remove from pan and serve.
6. These can also be refrigerated or frozen and cooked at a later point. Just freeze if you don’t plan to cook them within 3 days.