Spiced Apple and Pork Sausage Breakfast Hash

I absolutely love a good savory breakfast, and this Spiced Apple and Pork Sausage Breakfast Hash is one of my favorites to whip up on a weekend morning. It’s got that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spice that just wakes up your taste buds. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make – even if you’re new to cooking, you’ll find this recipe super approachable and rewarding. The aroma alone makes it worth the minimal effort!

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk pork sausage
• 1 large apple, cored and diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Optional: Fried or poached eggs, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
2. Add the diced apple and onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent and the apple begins to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If the skillet seems dry, add the tablespoon of olive oil.
5. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape, and the hash is heated through, about 5-7 more minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. Serve the hash hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. It’s delicious on its own or topped with a fried or poached egg.