Now, listen up, dear! I’m gonna tell ya how to make a breakfast sausage just like Alison Roman does, though I ain’t gonna fancy it up too much. We ain’t got no time for that! It’s real simple, and you can have it ready in no time, quicker than you can get outta bed! What you need to do is get some basic ingredients and mix ’em together. It don’t need to be complicated at all, just a few spices and you’re good to go!
First thing’s first, get ya some ground pork or whatever meat you like best. I always go for pork ’cause it gives the sausage a nice juicy taste. If you like a bit more flavor, add a good sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, and fennel seeds. Don’t be shy with that fennel! It adds a nice little kick. And you can throw in some red pepper flakes too if ya want it spicy, though that’s up to you, darling. I ain’t gonna tell ya how to live your life!
Now, the real trick here is the sage. That’s the secret ingredient that makes the sausage taste just like the ones you get in the diner. You can’t skip it, no sir! Sage gives it that woodsy, herby flavor that you just can’t beat. You might throw in some thyme or rosemary if you’re feelin’ extra fancy, but sage is the key. Don’t go overboard though, ya don’t need much.
Once you’ve got all that mixed together, shape ’em into little patties. Nothing too fancy, just round ‘em up and press ’em flat with your hands. I ain’t no expert in shaping sausages, but they don’t have to be perfect. You want ‘em thick enough so they hold together but not too thick that they’re hard to cook. Stick ‘em on a pan, and cook ‘em over medium heat. Ya want that nice golden brown on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Flip ‘em every few minutes so they cook through but don’t burn!
If you got extra time in the morning, you can make a big ol’ batch and freeze the rest for later. Makes it easy to just pop ‘em in the pan whenever you need ‘em. Breakfast sausage is one of them things that gets better with time, and you can make ’em ahead, which is always a win in my book. But if ya just wanna do a quick one for a lazy morning, this recipe’ll have you eating in less than 15 minutes. Now that’s my kind of cooking!
Ya know, breakfast sausage doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need no fancy kitchen gadgets or highfalutin ingredients. Just the basics—meat, spices, and a little patience. You make it just the way you like it, and I’m tellin’ ya, folks’ll love it. Heck, you can make a whole meal with it—throw ‘em on some eggs, or serve ’em with a nice biscuit if you’re feelin’ wild. Don’t forget the gravy though! A good sausage gravy is like the cherry on top, and it don’t take much to make.
So there ya go, honey! You’ve got yourself a good ol’ fashioned breakfast sausage just like Alison Roman would make, but without all the fuss. It’s simple, easy, and sure to make ya feel right at home. Give it a try next time ya need a quick breakfast, and don’t forget to share it with the folks! They’ll be askin’ for seconds, I’m sure of it.
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