Homemade Sausage Spice Blend Recipe for Ground Meat

 

This homemade sausage spice blend turns ordinary ground meat into flavorful sausage using simple pantry spices—perfect for keto and low-carb cooking.

Turn Ordinary Ground Meat Into Sausage With a Homemade Sausage Seasoning Recipe

You’re out of sausage, and you want sausage with your breakfast or dinner. You have a pound of ground meat—but it’s not sausage. Don’t despair. You can turn ordinary ground meat into sausage using simple spices you already have in your spice cabinet.

Making your own homemade sausage seasoning is incredibly convenient and gives you full control over flavor and ingredients. Whether you’re cooking breakfast patties, meatballs, or skillet sausage, this seasoning blend transforms ground meat into hearty, savory, and satisfying dishes.

Homemade sausage seasoning is especially great for low-carb and keto lifestyles, as well as for anyone who prefers to avoid added sugars, preservatives, and fillers commonly found in store-bought sausages. You can adjust the salt, heat, and herbs to suit your taste and dietary needs. There are always choices—and this one is both simple and versatile.

Below is a homemade sausage seasoning recipe you can add straight to your recipe collection.

Homemade Sausage Seasoning Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salt (or a salt substitute if you’re watching sodium)

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon dried sage powder

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

½ teaspoon ground fennel seeds (optional, but adds classic sausage flavor)

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix all spices and herbs until well combined.

Place 1 pound of ground meat (venison, elk, beef, pork, or turkey) into a large mixing bowl.

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the meat.

Using your hands, gently but thoroughly mix the seasoning into the meat until evenly distributed.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Form the seasoned meat into patties, meatballs, or stuff into sausage casings if desired.

Cook by pan-frying, baking, or grilling until fully cooked through.

Enjoy your homemade sausage! Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, and feel free to experiment with different herbs and spice levels to create your own signature blend.

Helpful Tips

Breakfast sausage flavor: Increase sage slightly and omit rosemary

Spicy sausage: Add extra red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne

Milder flavor: Reduce fennel and red pepper

Batch prep: Double or triple the spice mix and store it in an airtight jar

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