Homemade Cranberry Sausage With Red Eye Gravy Recipe

This family favorite recipe gets a delicious twist! Juicy homemade cranberry sausage patties, seasoned to perfection, are pan-fried to golden brown deliciousness and served with a rich and robust red eye gravy (easily adaptable to chicken broth if preferred). The perfect comfort food, perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with your favorite fluffy biscuits for a truly unforgettable meal!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 219.8 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Homemade Cranberry Sausage With Red Eye Gravy

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Cranberry Sausage With Red Eye Gravy

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Homemade Cranberry Sausage With Red Eye Gravy? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sausage With Red Eye Gravy

  1. Combine pork, crushed croutons, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and spices thoroughly
  2. Fold in cherries
  3. Shape into 12 patties
  4. If mixture is too sticky, try using wet hands when handling
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight
  6. Heat olive oil in larege skillet and fry patties 5 minutes per side or until done
  7. Be careful not to crowd
  8. You may need to work in batches
  9. Remove from heat and keep warm
  10. For the gravy, stir 2 t brown sugar into pan drippings
  11. Stir in coffee and bring to a boil
  12. Boil gently, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened and a rich reddish brown, stirring to scrape up any crusty bits
  13. Serve with biscuits

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

14g

Carbs

3g