Making your own sausage is relatively simple, and these copycat Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage seasoning blends will have 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). Cut the pork into small chunks and feed it into the grinder.
Repeat until all of the pork has been ground.
We generally purchase a large pork butt and cut it into four equal pieces, which become two 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.
Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage
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 (*Optional, but this is what they use)
1/8 teaspoon Oregano
Hot Breakfast sausage
You’ll Need:
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 (*Optional, but this is what they use)
Maple breakfast sausage
You’ll Need:
16 ounces ground pork
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon msg (*Optional, but this is what they use)
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Regular (Plain)
You’ll Need:
16 ounces ground pork
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon MSG (such as Accent Flavor Enhancer)
For Turkey Sausage in Various Flavors
For Sage Flavor Breakfast Sausage
You’ll Need:
16 ounces ground turkey
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 (*Optional, but this is what they use)
1/8 teaspoon Oregano
Hot Breakfast sausage
You’ll Need:
16 ounces ground turkey
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 (*Optional, but this is what they use)
Maple breakfast sausage
You’ll Need:
16 ounces ground turkey
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon msg (*Optional, but this is what they use)
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Regular (Plain) Turkey Sausage
You’ll Need:
16 ounces ground turkey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon MSG (such as Accent Flavor Enhancer)
How to Make Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage
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.
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 or it can be left out altogether without any issue.
We prefer to mix this up ahead of time and then freeze it until needed, it allows time for the flavors to fully develop. However, it can be used right away if you prefer.
Once you have your sausage mixed, then form it into patties using your hands and cook as you would Jimmy Dean’s breakfast sausage.
Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon msg *Optional
- ⅛ teaspoon Oregano
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more, depending on how hot you want it!
- ¼ teaspoon rubbed sage
- ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon msg *Optional
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon msg *Optional
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 16 ounces ground pork
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon MSG such as Accent Flavor Enhancer
Instructions
- Combine the ground meat with the seasonings, mixing well to ensure they're fully incorporated.
- If possible, allow the mixture to set for at least 1 hour.
- Form into patties and pan fry or bake as desired.
Notes
If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
