If you’ve never made your own breakfast sausage, this is an easy recipe to try. Everything is mixed in one bowl with straightforward ingredients, so you can control the seasoning precisely.
These apple pork breakfast sausage patties offer a lovely balance of savory spices and a touch of sweetness from apple and maple syrup. They cook quickly, making them perfect for a homemade morning meal.
Homemade pork sausage with apples
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love starting the morning with a great cup of coffee and a satisfying breakfast, and these Apple Pork Breakfast Sausage patties make mornings even better.
The recipe is quick and simple. You can mix everything the night before and refrigerate, then form and cook the patties in the morning for an easy start to the day.
Top tips for success:
- Don’t overmix: Combine the ingredients until just blended. Overworking the meat can make the patties tough.
- Let the mixture rest: Allow at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld; overnight in the refrigerator is also fine.
- Cook gently: Use medium-low heat so the apples and maple syrup don’t scorch. You can also bake the patties in the oven if you prefer a hands-off method.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork — use unseasoned ground pork from the meat counter.
- ½ cup grated apple — choose a crisp apple like Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
- Seasonings — garlic powder, onion powder, ground sage, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for a touch of heat (adjust to taste).
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup — adds mild sweetness and helps bind the mixture.
Making the sausage
- Peel and grate the apple.
- Squeeze the grated apple to remove all excess juice, then measure ½ cup of the squeezed, grated apple.
- In a bowl, combine the ground pork, grated apple, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently with your hands until evenly distributed.
- Mix in the maple syrup and let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet if preparing ahead.
- Cook the patties in a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F and are cooked through.
Tips for making sausage
- Squeeze all the juice from the grated apple. You can squeeze by hand or wrap the grated apple in a clean dish towel and twist to remove the liquid.
- Avoid overmixing; stop once the ingredients are well combined to keep the patties tender.
- Let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Form patties with a cookie scoop for even sizes (a #16 scoop works well).
- Cook over medium-low heat so the apples and maple syrup don’t burn.
- Ensure the patties are fully cooked to at least 160°F before serving.
This recipe can easily be doubled to feed more people. If you prefer a version without apples, try a classic homemade breakfast sausage recipe using similar seasonings.
More tasty breakfast ideas
- Breakfast sandwiches
- Egg casserole
- Homemade English muffins
- Mini frittatas
- Puff pastry baked eggs
- Buttermilk waffles
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Apple Pork Sausage Recipe
Kathy Berget
Equipment
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Cookie Scoop (#16 size)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup grated apple (shredded, squeezed dry, then measured)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
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Peel and grate the apple. Squeeze out all the juice and measure ½ cup of the grated apple.
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In a bowl, add the ground pork, grated apple, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently with your hands until combined.
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Stir in the maple syrup, then set the mixture aside for at least 10 minutes so the flavors can develop.
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Give the mixture one final gentle mix, then form into patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet if preparing ahead.
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Cook the patties over medium-low heat in a lightly greased skillet until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Notes
- Squeeze all the juice from the grated apple. Use your hands or a clean dish towel to remove excess liquid.
- Don’t overmix—stop once the ingredients are evenly combined to keep the patties tender.
- Let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight to deepen the flavors.
- Use a scoop for uniform patties; a #16 cookie scoop works well.
- Cook over medium-low heat to prevent burning the apples and maple syrup.
- Ensure the patties reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F before serving.
Recipe updated for simplicity and clarity.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is an estimate provided as a courtesy and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes. For exact values, calculate nutrition using the specific ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 168 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 12 g