LEM Backwoods Maple Breakfast Sausage Seasoning, 13.5 oz — Maple Sweet, No MSG for 25 lb Batches

LEM Backwoods Maple Breakfast Fresh Sausage Seasoning is a 13.5 oz spice blend designed to flavor up to 25 pounds of fresh sausage with a sweet-maple breakfast profile and no MSG.

This seasoning packet is made for people who make sausage at home or in small batches—whether from domestic pork or wild game. The formula mixes into fresh-ground meat with simple water or fat binding, producing sausage links or patties that showcase a subtle maple sweetness layered over classic savory spices. The packet contains clear, easy-to-follow instructions so even first-time sausage makers can get consistent, tasty results.

How do I use this seasoning to make breakfast sausage?

Mix the seasoning into ground meat that contains at least 20% pork or pork fat for proper texture and flavor. Dissolve the seasoning in a little cold water for even distribution, then blend until the meat feels tacky before stuffing or forming patties.

• Use at least 20% pork or pork fat for binding and juiciness.
• Dissolve seasoning in 5–10% water by weight for uniform mixing.
• Mix until meat is tacky, then stuff into 19–24 mm casings or form patties.
• Cook by grilling, frying, or boiling; refrigerate finished sausages.

What meats and recipes work best with this maple blend?

The maple-forward profile pairs well with pork and pork-forward wild game blends, but it also complements milder meats when combined with added pork fat. It’s ideal for classic breakfast links, patties, and creative recipes that benefit from a touch of sweetness.

• Pork shoulder or picnic roast blended with 20% pork fat for traditional texture.
• Venison, elk, or moose mixed with pork fat to balance leanness and add flavor.
• Use in breakfast patties, links, or sausage-based breakfast casseroles.
• Add to small-batch cured or smoked projects following safe curing practices.

How much seasoning do I need and what yield can I expect?

Each 13.5 oz packet is formulated to flavor approximately 25 pounds of fresh sausage mix. The seasoning concentration is calibrated so home producers and hobbyists get consistent flavor across multiple batches without overpowering the meat.

• One 13.5 oz packet seasons up to 25 pounds of ground meat.
• For smaller batches, scale proportionally—use the package directions as a baseline.
• Adjust water and fat content rather than seasoning weight to fine-tune texture.
• Store unopened packets in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening if recommended on pack.

Does this seasoning contain additives or special handling notes?

LEM Backwoods Maple seasoning contains no MSG and is a dry spice blend intended for fresh sausage production. Follow standard food-safety practices: keep meat cold during processing, use recommended fat content, and refrigerate or freeze finished product promptly.

• No added MSG in the seasoning blend.
• Intended for fresh sausage—use immediately or keep properly chilled.
• Stuff into natural sheep or collagen casings (19–24 mm) or form bulk patties.
• Package includes step-by-step instructions for mixing and stuffing.

Who is this for? Home cooks, hunters, backyard butchers, and small-scale producers who want a reliable, maple-flavored breakfast sausage seasoning that’s easy to use and delivers consistent results. If you make sausage regularly or want to experiment with wild game blends, this packet gives a predictable sweet-savory profile and seasons up to 25 pounds—ideal for weekend projects, holiday breakfasts, or adding variety to your pantry.

Ingredients

Salt, Sugar, Spices, Natural and Artificial Maple Flavor, Dextrose, Spice Extractives And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking.