Breakfast sausage
A fresh pork sausage staple of North American breakfasts.
Breakfast sausage, also known as country sausage, is a fresh pork sausage common in North American breakfasts. It originated as a way for farmers to use livestock scraps and trimmings, providing an inexpensive, high-protein morning meal. It is served as patties, links, or loose sausage, and is a staple at diners and fast-food restaurants. Variations include mixtures with beef, poultry, or vegetarian textured vegetable protein.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Fresh sausage
- Primary meat
- Pork
- Common seasonings
- Black pepper
- sage
- maple syrup
- cayenne pepper
- cured bacon
- Forms
- Smoked or fresh patties
- links
- loose sausage
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