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(^58) September/October 2019
CLASSIC BREAKFAST SAUSAGE SEASONING
Classic breakfast sausage is a flavor my family is accustomed to enjoying in the
morning. Whether you want a sausage for a biscuit sandwich, to enjoy with eggs
and toast, or to use in sausage gravy, this is the seasoning blend for you. Control
the heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
11 ⁄ 2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon black pepper
(^3) ⁄ 4 teaspoon garlic powder
(^1) ⁄ 8 to (^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon crushed
red pepper flakes, optional

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk to blend.


2. Add to sausage, and mix until thoroughly incorporated.

TRADITIONAL MAPLE-FLAVORED SAUSAGE SEASONING

Maple-flavored sausage patties are perfect for making sandwiches on

English muffins, and they also pair well with waffles and pancakes.

(^1) ⁄ 4 cup Grade B (dark) maple syrup
1 tablespoon dried sage
2 teaspoons crushed fennel seed
11 ⁄ 2 teaspoons onion powder
(^3) ⁄ 4 teaspoon crushed anise seed

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.


2. Pour over sausage, and blend with your hands until evenly incorporated.

to add a small amount of grease

to the skillet because of the lower

amount of fat in the meat. When the

patty is cooked through, taste it, and

adjust the salt and seasoning in the

rest of your mixture. Repeat until

desired flavor is reached.

6. Once you’re satisfied with the
   taste, form the sausage mixture into

(^1) ⁄ 4 -pound logs. Double wrap each
portion with plastic wrap. Place the
logs in a freezer bag, and label the
bag with the contents and date. If
you make more than one flavor of
sausage, include the flavor on the
label to avoid making spaghetti with
maple-flavored sausage.

7. Store sausage in the freezer for up
   to one year. Before use, let it thaw
   overnight in the refrigerator.

Traditional Seasoning Blends

The following seasoning blends

are formulated for the amount of

meat in the “Breakfast Venison

Sausage” recipe. If you double or

quadruple the sausage recipe, be

sure to double or quadruple the

seasoning blend.

Although the following season-

ing recipes are tasty, don’t let them

limit you. Create your own signa-

ture seasoning based on the particu-

lar likes and dislikes of your family.

They’ll appreciate it.

Is there anything better than

homemade venison sausage and

farm-fresh eggs for breakfast?

Create your own signature seasoning based on

the particular likes and dislikes of your family.