This homemade Whole30 Breakfast Sausage is paleo, Whole30 compliant and absolutely delicious! You can’t beat the flavor or quality of making breakfast sausage yourself. Make ahead and freezing tips are included in the recipe.
They say the two things you should never watch being made are policy/laws and sausage. I spent three years working for the Washington State House of Representatives in my 20’s, so it seems like the next bucket list box to check is actually making sausage!
Pair up this amazing paleo breakfast sausage with a Whole30 + Paleo Frittata or Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites recipe.
What spices are in Whole30 breakfast sausage?
All the good stuff! This recipe calls for lots. I’ve bolded the ones below that I think are non-negotiable; the others are really more of a personal preference.
Pro tip: if your grocery store has a bulk spice section, get what you need there. For example, a bottle of dried sage would run you about $7 for the organic stuff. You can easily get the same amount in bulk for under $1.50. Bulk spices rule.
- Sage (fresh or dried)
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Thyme (fresh or dried)
- Fennel (ground or seeds)
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Marjoram
- Coriander
- Parsley
I also like to use one part ground pork and one part turkey. Or one part pork and one part chicken. Ground chicken and turkey tend to dry out a bit so the pork helps keep things juicy.
Isn’t juicy kind of the creepiest word to use when it comes to meat? At least I didn’t say moist.
^I’m sorry about all of that. We’re still cool, right?
Is Homemade Breakfast Sausage Whole30 Compliant/Paleo/Keto?
Yes! This version is sugar-free and uses only whole food ingredients. You may also be interested in our list of Whole30 Bacon Brands.
And if you need help getting started, check out my Whole30 Meal Plan, our Whole30 Trader Joe’s Shopping List, and our Whole30 Costco Shopping List.
Where Do You Get Affordable Organic Free-Range Pork?
I’m blessed that we have a local butcher for buying organic meat, but we also have a monthly Butcher Box subscription. Butcher Box sources only organic and free-range meat for their customers and ships them to your home once a month.
The meat is super high-quality and we’ve always had an amazing selection sent each month. In addition to what they pick for you, you’re able to add specific cuts and types of meat to your box.
How Long is Breakfast Sausage Good in the Fridge?
Breakfast sausage will last for about three to four days in the fridge. After that, it is best to freeze extras for easy reheatable breakfast treats.
If you have a batch of cooked breakfast sausage in the fridge and are not doing a Whole30, try whipping up a batch of Breakfast Egg Rolls for a fun and savory make-ahead breakfast.
Can I Make Whole30 Breakfast Sausage in the Oven? A skillet?
Here’s How to Make it:
*You’ll find a printable and detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Line a baking sheeting with foil or parchment. Place the ground meat in the middle and mix all the spices in. Optional: refrigerate the mixture for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Use your hand to pat everything down to your desired thickness. I aim for about a 1/2 inch. Use a biscuit cutter, mason jar, or drinking glass to create patties.
Preheat your (skillet, oven, or griddle) and cook the patties until the bottom has a sear and it is cooked halfway through. Flip! Cook until no pink remains.
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
- Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Whole30 Quiche
- Whole30 + Paleo Frittata
- Make-Ahead Scrambled Eggs
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Need to make more or less of the recipe? Click and slide the “servings” number on the recipe card and the ingredients will adjust as needed. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
- Give the mix 1-24 hours in the fridge to rest and let the ingredients settle and the flavors to meld.
- Cook thoroughly, cool, and freeze for super easy make-ahead breakfasts. Heat in the microwave for 25-30 seconds for a fast start to your day.
- Set aside some of the mix to brown in non-patty form. Cook and freeze for use in Green Beans in Tomato Sauce or Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana.
- If you want to freeze patties uncooked, freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Once fully frozen, remove from the parchment and transfer to a freezer bag.
Check out all our Whole30 Breakfast Recipes
Whole30 Breakfast Sausage WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS
One serving of Whole30 Breakfast Sausage has 0 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
Whole30 Breakfast Sausage {Gluten-Free, Paleo}
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground meat mixture of pork, turkey, and/or chicken
- 1/2 tsp marjoram dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp thyme, fresh & minced or use 1 tsp dried
- 1 tbsp sage, fresh & minced or use 1 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp ground fennel or use fennel seeds
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp parsley dried
Instructions
Skillet or Griddle Instructions
- Line a baking sheeting with foil or parchment. Place the ground meat in the middle and mix all the spices in. Optional: refrigerate the mixture for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Use your hand to pat everything down to your desired thickness. I aim for about a 1/2 inch. Use a biscuit cutter, mason jar, or drinking glass to create patties.
- Preheat your (skillet or griddle) and cook the patties until the bottom has a sear and it is cooked halfway through. Flip! Cook until no pink remains.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 7-10 minutes or until no pink remains.
Notes
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Does freezing raw, then thawing and cooking keep the taste better? Or have you frozen cooked sausages as well. Are they just as tasty?
There is no difference in the taste b/t frozen raw and frozen cooked. I prefer to freeze them cooked because it is so much easier to reheat. I think people freeze it raw simply because it is convenient to not have to cook it at the time. Or, they don’t know how they want to use it once it is thawed (soups, patties, etc.)
These are great! Â Great tip on using the griddle as well, so much easier.
LOL I wish you would have said moist, unlike most, I love the word moist. Most foods I want moist!! Including sausage, I usually do a blend of pork and something else also. These look delicious and full of flavor!
Ewwwww Elizabeth! LOL.
These look really tasty!! Â What a great idea! Â Yum.
We love them Dori!
My hubby has been making our breakfast sausage in a similar way for quite some time. Â I actually prefer it to the prepackaged stuff! Â I definitely like combining turkey and pork. Â YUM! Â Now I want breakfast for dinner! Â
Breakfast for dinner is the best!!