Beyond Breakfast Sausage is an excellent addition to the freezer of any plant-based foodie. The new vegan “sausage” is now available at major supermarkets like ACME, Vons, and Whole Foods.
Beyond Meat’s breakfast sausage continues this year’s trend of vegan “meat” products, as the vegan industry keeps expanding and experimenting with new meat substitutes.
Like the Beyond Burger reimagined the veggie burger, the Beyond Breakfast Sausage does the same for breakfast sausage. I made some of these patties to see how they turned out, and they’re a simple, tasty addition to any breakfast.
This post will walk you through how to cook Beyond sausage, and offer some tips you could leverage, so read on to learn more.
How To Cook Beyond Sausage
The patty form of Beyond Breakfast Sausage makes preparation almost too simple: Just throw the refrigerated methylcellulose sausages in a hot pan directly from the freezer and cook for two to three minutes per side. The duration depends on how crisp you like the outside.
You can also cook the vegan sausage patties from frozen in a convection oven by placing them on a baking sheet and cooking them at 350 F for eight minutes. However you choose to prepare it, Beyond Meat suggests reaching a 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature.
The Beyond Breakfast Sausage can be cooked as directed and then crumbled into small pieces for omelets and breakfast casseroles. You can also cook in an air fryer.
What Is the Best Way to Cook Beyond Sausage?
Griddle
Set the non-stick griddle to the highest setting (450-475 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook the food for around 7 minutes while turning it frequently. The cook time and prep time depend on the appliances you use. The recommended minimum internal temperature for safe consumption is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grill
Preheat your covered grill to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of oil to the plant-based sausages, then grill them for around 6 minutes total, turning once.
Skillet
Cook for approximately 6 minutes, turning once, over medium heat in a non-stick pan.
Beyond Meat does not recommend preparation methods like microwaving, boiling, cooking from frozen, and reheating. Avoid eating plant-based sausage in its raw form.
How Long Do You Cook Beyond Sausage?
Start a covered grill at 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot dog sausages should be grilled for around 6 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
Approximately 7 minutes total cooking time is required for a griddle, during which time you should flip the food repeatedly. You should heat the griddle at a maximum temperature (450 to 475 degrees Fahrenheit).
What Is the Nutritional Content of Beyond Sausages?
The Beyond Sausage contains:
- 5g of Saturated Fat with a 25% daily value,
- 0g of Trans Fat,
- 0mg of Cholesterol,
- 500mg of Sodium with a 22% daily value,
- 5g of Total Carbohydrates with a 2% daily value,
- 3g of Dietary Fiber with an 11% daily value,
- 0g of Total Sugar,
- 0g Added Sugars,
- 16g Protein with 25% daily value,
- 0mcg Vitamin D,
- 60mg Calcium with a 4% daily value,
- 3.8mg Iron with a 20% daily value, and
- 200mg Potassium with 4% daily value.
Are Beyond Sausages Already Cooked?
Yes, Beyond sausages are already fully cooked. Beyond Meat’s crumbles are a convenient alternative to traditional meat products without genetically modified organisms, gluten, or soy.
Simply bring the hot Italian sausage to a safe serving temperature and mix it into your specialty dishes. Beyond Meat’s goal is to shift public perception of where our protein comes from.
Do You Have to Thaw Beyond Sausage Before Cooking?
Although we located these sausages among the frozen foods in the grocery store, the cooking instructions state that you must thaw them before cooking. Beyond Meat does not recommend cooking their sausages from frozen. Do not refreeze.
Can You Cook Beyond Sausage in a Microwave?
No, Beyond Meat does not recommend microwaving their sausages. You must cook Beyond Meat sausages to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Avoid eating raw or cooking it too much. Please do not heat in the microwave, boil, or deep fry.
Can You Grill Beyond Sausage?
Yes, you can grill Beyond Meat Sausages. Bring your covered grill up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit before you start cooking. Apply a thin layer of oil to the gluten-free sausages and grill them for around 6 minutes, flipping once.
What Is the Correct Temperature for Cooking Beyond Sausage?
One hundred sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit is the minimum safe cooking temperature. You should preheat your grill to 500 degrees Fahrenheit in advance. Oil the grill grates lightly, then grill the plant-based protein sausages for around 6 minutes, flipping once.
What Are Some Spices You Can Add to Beyond Sausage?
We recommend seasoning the Beyond Meat sausages with pepper, salt, bell peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. After crumbling the beyond burgers into a large bowl, combine them with the seasonings and then form them back into patties. Grill them on medium-high heat with a light oil coating on the grates.
Can you eat beyond sausage raw?
No, you should not eat the Beyond sausage raw. It takes three minutes for every side to cook your Beyond sausage. Due to concerns for your safety, Beyond Meat advises against consuming the product in its raw form.
The Beyond Burger is safe for those with allergies because it contains no gluten, tree nuts, or soy (aside from a trace amount of refined coconut oil).
Are Beyond Sausages Healthy?
According to recent studies supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the conclusion is yes. The research showed that Beyond meat was a healthy alternative to ground beef because it had non-GMO ingredients.
It also had a lower concentration of saturated fat and was an excellent source of folate, iron, and fiber. However, the researchers found an abundance of salt and little zinc, vitamin B12, and protein.
How to Cook the Beyond Breakfast Sausage
You can cook Beyond Breakfast Sausage from frozen. Patties need around 2 minutes for every side, or 4 to 5 minutes total, over medium heat on a griddle or stovetop till they sizzle. They should achieve a caramelized and crispy exterior.
To cook beyond sausages in the oven, put them on a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for around 8 minutes, flipping them over once.
Should You Thaw Beyond Sausages Before Cooking?
The Beyond Burgers are best when thawed in the refrigerator overnight before being cooked. You can cook them from frozen in an emergency, but heat through will take a little longer.
How Do You Defrost Beyond Sausage?
They can be defrosted in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave with a gentle defrost setting in about 60 seconds. The instructions on the package suggest baking or frying, but many home cooks say they taste great cooked any way you like (broil, grill, deep fry).
Can You Slice Beyond Sausage Before Cooking?
Yes. You can slice the soy-free sausages into coins and fry them, or remove the shell and crumble the flesh into pieces that will crisp up uniformly in the cooking process, making them ideal for burritos and, tacos, even pasta.
Does Beyond Sausage spoil in the fridge?
Yes, beyond sausages can spoil in the fridge. You can keep the beyond meat in the fridge for a maximum of two days if you don’t plan on eating it all right away.
You must cook the sausage links within two days of opening the package, or they will spoil. You can also freeze the sausages for approximately six months.
Conclusion
If you’re a regular meat eater, you can tell immediately that this isn’t real meat. It appears to be a beef or pork sausage, but the texture and taste are off.
To be clear, I am not saying that these plant-based meat sausages are bad; rather, I am saying that they are not meat.
Anyone who consumes sausage regularly may find the natural flavor and consistency off-putting. It doesn’t have the juicy texture of real sausage, which comes from little bits of fat throughout the alginate meat.
But those who choose not to consume animal products will likely find this item a great addition to their vegan or vegetarian diet.
If I skipped eating meat for a year or more, I’m guessing this meatless breakfast sausage would taste like heaven after eating so much pea protein, potato starch, rice protein, and dry black bean & lentil burgers.