Best Jimmy Dean Sausage Couscous Croquettes Recipes

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Provided by Jonathan Melendez

Categories Breakfast

Time 3h8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon finely crushed fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon finely crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small finely chopped fresno chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Steps:

To make the sausage base, in a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined and as smooth as possible. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
Portion out the sausage into rounds and pat out into thick patties. Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage in batches, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
To make sage sausage, add in the chopped sage to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
To make hot sausage, add in the cayenne pepper, chili pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
To make maple sausage, add in the maple syrup and maple extract (if using) to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.5, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 945.4, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.9, Protein 19.7

Jimmy Dean Sausage Couscous Croquettes image

Provided by JimmyDean

Categories Jimmy Dean

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
1 ½ cups chicken broth and water
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 cup couscous, uncooked
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
½ cup white onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In large saucepan, cook sausage over medium high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Stir in broth, cumin, cayenne and couscous; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
Stir in parsley and onion; adjust seasonings to taste. Add beaten egg; stir well. Moisten hands with water and mold cooled sausage mixture into 20 small logs. Roll in breadcrumbs.
To cook: in a wok, Dutch oven or fryer, add oil to a depth of 3 inches; heat to 375 F. Fry 3 or 4 at a time for about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.