Description

This homemade Breakfast Sausage Seasoning recipe is a simple and flavorful blend of spices designed to season ground meat with classic breakfast sausage flavors. It combines fennel seeds, brown sugar, thyme, sage, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Easy to mix and store, this seasoning brings a delicious taste to your breakfast dishes and can be adjusted to your preference.

Ingredients

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Seasoning Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground sage
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Combine ingredients: Gather all the spices including fennel seeds, salt, brown sugar, black pepper, dried thyme, ground sage, and optional red pepper flakes.
Mix well: Place all ingredients in a small bowl or directly into the jar where the seasoning will be stored. Stir well until all components are evenly combined.
Use or store: Use the seasoning by adding about 1 tablespoon per 1 pound of ground meat to create delicious breakfast sausage. The mixture yields approximately 3 tablespoons of seasoning.
Storage instructions: Store the seasoning blend in a cool, dry place in an airtight container for up to 1-2 years for maximum freshness and potency.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the sausage seasoning.
Make sure to use fresh spices for the best flavor intensity.
This seasoning works well not only for pork but also for ground chicken, turkey, or beef.
For a finer texture, fennel seeds can be lightly crushed before mixing.
Always store seasoning blends in airtight containers away from heat and moisture to prolong shelf life.