Venison Breakfast Sausage

Transform your breakfast game with this homemade venison breakfast sausage, a perfect blend of lean ground venison and fatty pork shoulder. Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines aromatic spices like sage, thyme, paprika, and a touch of brown sugar for subtle sweetness, while a hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these juicy patties are moist thanks to the addition of ice water and benefit from an overnight marinade to enhance the rich, savory taste. Ideal for meal prep or weekend brunch, these savory sausages pair beautifully with eggs, pancakes, or biscuits for a hearty, protein-packed start to your day. Whether you’re a venison enthusiast or exploring wild game recipes, this versatile sausage is sure to become a breakfast favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground venison
• 0.5 pound Ground pork (preferably fatty pork shoulder)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground sage
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison and ground pork. Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the meats.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground sage, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and ground thyme.

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the meat. Add the ice water for additional moisture and mix by hand until all the spices are fully incorporated into the meat.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

When ready to cook, shape the sausage mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. This recipe should yield about 8 patties.

Step 6

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patty to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with your favorite breakfast sides, or freeze the cooked patties for quick meals later.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(730.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1426.0

Total Fat 89.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 594.2mg	0%
Sodium 3935.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 3.2g
Protein 141.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2212.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 40.4%

Carbs: 2.4%