Bacon-Molasses Breakfast Sausage

This Bacon-Molasses Breakfast Sausage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lisa Fain MAKING BREAKFAST SAUSAGE is an old family tradition for us. My grandpa's family used to raise their own hogs, and when it came time for butchering day, they made sure that nothing went to waste. All parts of the animal were used—for h

Ingredients

Servings 1

8 ounces ground pork
4 ounces bacon, finely chopped
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimentón)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Stir together the pork, bacon, molasses, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, sage, and black pepper until well combined.
Heat up a skillet over medium heat and cook a small spoonful of the sausage for a couple of minutes on each side. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary.
Once you're satisfied with the flavor balance, refrigerate the mixture for an hour for the flavors to come together. To cook the sausage, form it into 2-inch-wide, 1/4-inch-thick patties and fry over medium-high heat until both sides are brown and crisp, 5 minutes per side.
The sausage will keep in the refrigerator for a week uncooked, and it can also be frozen uncooked for 3 months.

Why this Bacon-Molasses Breakfast Sausage works for PCOS

Eating a substantial breakfast like this Bacon-Molasses Breakfast Sausage is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacon-Molasses Breakfast Sausage good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bacon-Molasses Breakfast Sausage recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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