Description
This recipe details how to make savory deer breakfast sausage patties with fresh sage, dried cranberries, and a hint of maple syrup, perfect for a high-protein breakfast. The patties are lean, flavorful, and quick to cook on a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Deer Meat
- 0.25 cup Fresh Sage, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix the ground deer, chopped fresh sage, dried cranberries, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until just combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed. (Use your hands for quick, even mixing, but do not overmix to keep patties tender.)
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 12-16 equal portions (about 2-3 tablespoons each) and flatten each into 0.5-inch thick, smooth discs. (For uniform size, use a cookie scoop for perfectly portioned deer breakfast sausage patties every time.)
- Cook Patties: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until they achieve a nice golden-brown crust and are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160(degrees)F (71(degrees)C). (If your patties stick, add a tiny bit of olive oil or turn down the heat slightly; you want a sizzle, not a burn. Look for a nice golden-brown crust and clear juices indicating your deer breakfast sausage is perfectly cooked.)
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your hot, fresh deer breakfast sausage as soon as they come off the skillet. (Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a side of eggs if desired.)
Notes
Use lean ground deer for the best texture and health benefits. Dried sage can substitute fresh (use about 1/3 the amount). Fresh cranberries or brown sugar can substitute dried cranberries. Do not overmix the meat to keep patties tender. Use a cookie scoop for uniform patty size. Ensure patties reach an internal temperature of 160(degrees)F for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx. 35 g)
- Calories: 60 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: deer sausage, breakfast sausage, wild game, sage, cranberries, lean meat, easy, stovetop, high-protein