Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage

Making your own sausage is relatively simple and these copycat Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage seasoning blends will having everyone in your family begging you to make more. Pork Butt is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat (frequently only $1.48 a pound) and comes in a very large cut of meat (usually 12-18 pounds at a time).

We generally purchase a large pork butt and cut it into 4 equal pieces which become 2 nice roasts and several pounds of sausage. If you have a kitchenaid mixer, they have a grinder attachment available for making your own sausage. However, if you don't have a mixer or a meat grinder at home, be aware that Most butchers/ meat department employees will be more than willing to cut and grind up your pork for you at no extra charge, all you need to do is ask them.

For Sage Flavor Breakfast Sausage

You'll Need:
* 16 ounces ground pork
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
* 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
* 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/4 teaspoon msg
* 1/8 teaspoon Oregano


for Hot Breakfast sausage
* 16 ounces ground pork
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, depending on how hot you want it!)
* 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
* 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon coriander
* 1/4 teaspoon msg

or for Maple breakfast sausage

* 16 ounces ground pork
* 3 tablespoons maple syrup
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon msg
* 1/4 teaspoon coriander
* 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper




The method for making any of the types of sausage is the same, mix the seasonings into the meat. It's best if you do this ahead of time to give the flavors a chance to incorporate, but it will still taste great if you cook it right away.

Once you have your sausage mixed, Then form into patties using your hands. cook as you would Jimmy dean breakfast sausage.

We've also used ground turkey in place of the ground pork and had good results . While msg is generally a frowned upon ingredient, it does offer great flavor and can be substituted with "Accent" (which is available in the seasoning aisle).