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Sweet Italian Sausage Patties

Savory ground pork blended with fennel, garlic, and red wine vinegar, then pan-seared into juicy patties. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or hearty breakfasts.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetopKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix 1 lb ground pork, 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar until thoroughly combined.

  2. 2

    Divide the pork mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a flat patty.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add patties to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Transfer patties to a plate and rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How do I know when Sweet Italian Sausage Patties is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

Why rest the meat in Sweet Italian Sausage Patties?

Step 5 reads: "Transfer patties to a plate and rest for 2 minutes before serving." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 5 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Sweet Italian Sausage Patties?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Sweet Italian Sausage Patties uses 1 lb ground pork.

Can I make Sweet Italian Sausage Patties less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Sweet Italian Sausage Patties comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Sweet Italian Sausage Patties low-carb?

A serving of Sweet Italian Sausage Patties carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

How much protein is in Sweet Italian Sausage Patties?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 22 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 1 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How do I store and reheat Sweet Italian Sausage Patties?

Refrigerate what is left of Sweet Italian Sausage Patties within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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