Venison Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb ground venison
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Add onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper (if using) to the skillet and cook until softened.
3. Add venison, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
4. Cook venison over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until cooked through.
5. Add cooked bacon and stir to combine.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and smoky
• Slightly spicy (if using jalapeño pepper)
• Perfect for breakfast sandwiches, tacos, or omelets

User Comments:

• "This was the best breakfast sausage I've ever had! The venison and bacon flavors complemented each other perfectly."
• "It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. My family loved it!"
• "I loved the hint of spice from the jalapeño pepper. It gave it a nice kick without being overwhelming."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find ground venison, you can use ground beef or pork instead.
• To make the sausage ahead of time, cook the sausage mixture and bacon separately. When ready to serve, reheat the sausage and bacon and combine.
• This sausage can be frozen for up to 3 months.