Sweet Italian Sausage Patties

Homemade sweet Italian sausage patties made with seasoned ground pork and classic Italian sausage flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, breakfast platters, pasta dishes, and make-ahead meals.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Servings servings

Calories 303kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Add the ground pork and spices to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the beater blade attachment.
Mix on low speed for 5 minutes until the sausage mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
Divide the sausage into 4 equal portions and shape into thin patties.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the patties into the skillet. Gently flatten with your fingertips if desired to maintain an even shape.
Cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook another 2–3 minutes on the second side until fully cooked through.
Remove from the skillet and serve.
To freeze, allow the patties to cool completely. Place in a single layer on a silicone-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm before transferring to a freezer-safe container.

Notes

Mix thoroughly: Proper mixing helps develop the traditional sausage texture and keeps the seasoning evenly distributed throughout the patties.
Chill before shaping: Refrigerating the sausage mixture gives the seasoning time to develop and makes the patties easier to shape.
Shape the patties thin: Sausage patties tighten slightly as they cook, so thinner patties help maintain the right finished thickness.
Cook over medium heat: Medium heat allows the sausage to cook through evenly without overcooking the outside too quickly.
Freeze individually: Freezing the patties individually before stacking prevents them from sticking together during storage.

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