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Breakfast sausage
Savory and slightly sweet with a distinct sage and black pepper seasoning, milder than spicier sausage varieties.
Lens analyzedBreakfast sausage is ground pork (or sometimes turkey or chicken) seasoned with sage, black pepper, and other spices, formed into links or patties meant to be pan-fried alongside eggs and other breakfast foods. It's milder and often slightly sweeter than sausages meant for other meals.
Where it comes from
Sausage-making itself dates back centuries as a way to preserve and season ground meat, and the specific sage-forward seasoning blend associated with North American breakfast sausage developed as a distinct style suited to morning meals.
Buying it
Check the package for link versus patty form depending on what a recipe calls for, and compare fat content across brands if leaner sausage is preferred.
Storing it
Refrigerate raw breakfast sausage and cook within a couple of days, or freeze for longer storage; cooked sausage keeps refrigerated for three to four days.
Keeps about 7 days in the fridge.
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