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At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants. We understand that each of our customers has individual needs and considerations when choosing a place to eat or drink outside their home, especially those customers with food allergies. As part of our commitment to you, we provide the most current ingredient information available from our food suppliers for the nine most common allergens as identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame), so that our guests with food allergies can make informed food selections. However, we also want you to know that despite taking precautions, normal kitchen operations may involve some shared cooking and preparation areas, equipment and utensils, and the possibility exists for your food items to come in contact with other food products, including allergens. We encourage our customers with food allergies or special dietary needs to visit www.mcdonalds.com for ingredient information, and to consult their doctor for questions regarding their diet. If you have questions about our food, please reach out to us directly using ourcontact us forms.
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Important Note :
At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants. We understand that each of our customers has individual needs and considerations when choosing a place to eat or drink outside their home, especially those customers with food allergies. As part of our commitment to you, we provide the most current ingredient information available from our food suppliers for the nine most common allergens as identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame), so that our guests with food allergies can make informed food selections. However, we also want you to know that despite taking precautions, normal kitchen operations may involve some shared cooking and preparation areas, equipment and utensils, and the possibility exists for your food items to come in contact with other food products, including allergens. We encourage our customers with food allergies or special dietary needs to visit www.mcdonalds.com for ingredient information, and to consult their doctor for questions regarding their diet. Due to the individualized nature of food allergies and food sensitivities, customers' physicians may be best positioned to make recommendations for customers with food allergies and special dietary needs. If you have questions about our food, please reach out to us directly at mcdonalds.com/contact or 1-800-244-6227.
FAQs
How do you make sausage patties from scratch? It's surprisingly easy. You simply mix fresh ground pork with spices, form the mixture into small patties, and cook them in olive oil. They only need to be cooked for about 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
What is in McDonald's sausage patty? ›
Ingredients: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors.
What's the difference between a sausage patty and a burger patty? ›
What's the difference between sausage and hamburger? It's pretty simple. Sausage is what you call hamburger once you add seasoning, mix it up, and emulsify. Hamburger should be pure and simple—perfectly ground, loosely packed, and seasoned after you shape the patties.
How long do you cook sausage patties? ›
Heat a skillet to medium. Add sausage. Cook for 10-12 minutes until sausage is browned and the internal temperature is 160°F, turning patties often.
Do sausage patties need a binder? ›
All you need is the ground meat, a little garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, and fennel, plus an egg white to bind the patties, and vegetable oil for cooking them.
Is a sausage patty healthier than bacon? ›
Overall, bacon is lower in calories and saturated fat and by trimming visible fat you can lower this again, so from a nutritional stand bacon wins. However, as discussed all processed meats should be eaten in moderation due to their links to cancer.
Are sausage patties highly processed? ›
AICR/WCRF expert report defines processed meat as “meat preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or addition of chemical preservatives.” Ham, bacon, pastrami, sausages, hot dogs and luncheon meats are all considered processed meat. It's not yet clear exactly why these meats increase risk for colorectal cancer.
Is sausage just ground beef? ›
Sausage is typically made from ground pork, poultry, beef, lamb or veal. Other common ingredients include: Salt: Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative. Sugar: Sugar can be used to balance the saltiness in sausage and add a slight, tasty sweetness.
Can you turn sausage links into ground sausage? ›
Sausage links are usually used for their delicious consistency and flavors in their ready-made shapes, but you can also remove their casings to prepare the meat like you would ground meat — with all the goodness of the sausage's unique spices and flavor.
How do you know when sausage patties are done? ›
Use a meat thermometer to make sure your sausage is between 160 and 165 °F (71 and 74 °C). If you don't have a meat thermometer, check that the sausage is firm and has clear, runny juices. Cut it open and make sure the inside is brown, not pink.
Always cook sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer. Heat a pan to medium temperature. Add 6 tablespoons water and place patties in pan. Cover the pan, continue heating for 10-12 minutes, turning the patties often.
Do sausage patties need to be thawed before cooking? ›
Keep frozen until ready to heat. THAWING: Pre-cooked sausage patties do not require thawing for heating. However, If you prefer to heat from a thawed state, thaw only the patties you will be heating, in the refrigerator overnight.
What part of the animal is breakfast sausage? ›
With this in mind, most sausage will be made with shoulder, and/or a combination of belly, and leg. A good quality sausage will not contain any 'less desirable' parts of the animal, or any offal.
Are sausage patties processed meat? ›
AICR/WCRF expert report defines processed meat as “meat preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or addition of chemical preservatives.” Ham, bacon, pastrami, sausages, hot dogs and luncheon meats are all considered processed meat. It's not yet clear exactly why these meats increase risk for colorectal cancer.
What parts of the pig are in sausage? ›
Pork sausage is typically made with meat from the shoulder, belly, or leg of the pig. The meat is finely ground, and may be mixed with other ingredients such as bread crumbs, herbs, and seasoning. Pork Sausage is an excellent source of protein and also contains niacin, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
What kind of meat is sausage made of? ›
Types of Sausages
They can be made from red meat (for example, beef, pork, lamb or veal), poultry (turkey or chicken, for example) or a combination. Uncooked sausages include fresh (bulk, patties or links) and smoked sausages.
