Simple Venison Pan Sausage
Simple venison pan sausage made with everyday ingredients. Perfect for quick breakfasts, busy mornings, or make-ahead meal prep.
Servings: 8
Calories: 123kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground venison
- 2 tablespoon pork lard, melted (only needed if your meat doesn't have fat ground in)
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- pinch ground cloves
Instructions
- Place the ground venison in a medium bowl.
- Melt the pork lard and let it cool to room temperature, making sure it stays liquid.
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the venison, and drizzle the melted lardand mix with your hands until fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture and form into 8 patties, about the size of the palm of your hand.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Grease the pan lightly with your preferred cooking fat.
- Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the bottoms are nicely browned.
- Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe works beautifully with venison, but you can also use elk, antelope, moose, bear, or other wild game. However, any ground meat will work as well. (ground pork, ground turkey, etc.)
- Rendered pork fat adds richness and helps keep the sausage juicy. It's only needed if your venison doesn't have fat ground in. Use less lard for a leaner sausage, keeping in mind that fat improves both flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the sausage mixture; mixing just until combined keeps the patties tender.
- If your venison is very lean, resist the urge to skip the fat. It makes a big difference in moisture.
- For even cooking, let the patties rest at room temperature for a few minutes before hitting the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg
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