Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Recipe
This homemade Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage seasoning recipe allows you to recreate the classic flavor at home! It's easy to make with common spices and perfect for seasoning ground pork, turkey, or chicken. Save money and enjoy fresh, flavorful breakfast sausage any time you want.
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowls Large stainless steel
- 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate measurements
- 1 Airtight Container For storing seasoning blend
Ingredients
Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon Salt fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Dried Sage
- 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Black Pepper freshly ground recommended
- 1 tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg freshly grated recommended
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Measure all the spices: salt, sage, thyme, black pepper, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine all measured spices into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the spices together thoroughly until they are evenly distributed.
- Store your homemade breakfast sausage seasoning in an airtight container.
- For every pound of ground pork (or your choice of ground meat), use approximately 2 tablespoons of this seasoning blend. Mix it in thoroughly with your hands, ensuring even distribution. For best flavor, let the seasoned meat sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, before cooking.
- Cook your seasoned sausage as desired – pan-fry, bake, or grill until cooked through and no longer pink.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce or omit red pepper flakes. For vegan sausage, use plant-based ground meat alternatives. Store seasoning blend in an airtight container for up to 6 months for best flavor.