Jones Organic Chicken Sausage Review
Author’s Note: Not a sponsored or paid review. I have no affiliation with Jones Dairy Farm or Costco.
It would be hard to grow tired of these. But I’m willing to try.
In a rare turn of events, I find myself wishing for a bigger bag of sausages. Two pounds is not enough. I usually whine about how I don’t need to buy such huge sacks of Costco food at once. But, in this instance, I need moooore.
Because these little breakfast-style sausage links are astonishingly good. It’s the kind of good where, after eating a bite, I just stare into space for a moment, contemplating my role in the vastness of the universe.
As the kids say: I am shook.
It must be the seasonings. There’s a fabulous savory, spiced-but-not-spicy flavor that is almost addictive. It tastes like fennel, maybe. Sage? Slightly citrusy, from the added lemon peel. And a subtle, sweet undertone, despite having zero sugar. Perhaps it is the sweetness of nutmeg, or allspice, or some other haunting spice combination. The label doesn’t say.
I also enjoyed the texture. It’s a true “breakfast sausage” consistency — a bit chunky. I like this better than meatloaf-smoothness. For being chicken sausage, I was impressed by the juiciness. The links are structured, but fork-tender. Since there are no fillers in the meat, this is remarkable. More about the ingredients later.
(Are you curious how these compare to Amylu Chicken Meatballs? Here’s my review.)
Half-way through the bag, I realized I’d been cooking them wrong. Instead of water, I cooked mine in a pan with some butter. Mine turned out browned and crisp on the outside, and juicy-soft on the inside, with a beautiful caramelized taste. I’m glad I messed this up. You should mess up, too.
What did I do with my sausages?
Having these sausages on hand in my freezer — with the ability to cook exactly as many as I need at a time — is extremely convenient. As a single person, these are ideal. It takes less than five minutes to prepare them. They’re packed loose in the freezer bag, and it’s easy to grab a few out at a time for a quick meal.
Although perfect for breakfast, I mainly used mine for lunches or dinners. I loved them sliced over Costco’s Five Cheese Tortelloni and topped with Kirkland Basil Pesto. The sausage flavor is a magical pairing with the cheesy-basil. This is four sausage links on the plate below:
I also added sliced sausage to this this swiss-and-tomato quiche. I cooked 6 sausage links in butter, diced them into small pieces, and added them to the quiche batter. It turned out even better than I anticipated. The savory sausage flavors worked magnificently with the tangy swiss and bright tomatoes. I’ll be making another one of these!
I haven’t tried this yet, but I think adding some to a bean soup would be stew-pendous. If you try it, let me know how it goes.
There’s no sugar in these sausages. If you prefer sweeter, you can add a drizzle of maple syrup when cooking them in the skillet. A little hot sauce added while heating will give them a spicy kick. There are so many possibilities, it would be hard to grow tired of these meaty bundles. But I’m willing to try.
Ingredients in Jones Organic Chicken Sausage Links
Admirably simple ingredients. Even I cannot complain:
- Organic Chicken
- Water
- Sea Salt
- Organic Spices (including Organic Dried Parsley)
- Organic Lemon Peel Powder
More information from the label:
- Gluten Free
- No Sugar
- No Preservatives
- No MSG
- Chickens raised without antibiotics; vegetarian fed diet
- USDA Organic
Nutrition Facts
A serving is 3 sausage links (59 grams) and contains 100 calories. You get 7 grams of fat (2 grams saturated fat), and 9 grams of protein. There are 0 grams carbohydrates, and 0 grams sugars. No fiber. There’s a modest 15% your daily value of sodium per serving. Not much iron, at 4% your daily value.
Cooking Instructions
The bag offers two ways to cook the sausages. Here’s a simplification:
- Stove Top: heat in covered skillet with 2-3 tablespoons water for 3-5 minutes.
- Microwave: heat at 50% power for 35 seconds (1 thawed link) to 3 minutes (3 frozen links).
Instead of water, I use 1 teaspoon (or so) of butter. I cook mine in an uncovered ceramic frying pan, and roll the sausages every 1-2 minutes, so that they brown evenly. Takes about 4.5 minutes. I like my method!
Price and Servings
The 2 pound bag cost $13.99 at my local Costco. Since there are 15 servings per bag, each serving costs 93 cents.
Shelf Life
The “best by” date on my bag provided approximately a year to consume. At the rate I’m going, these won’t last very long at my house!
Dramatic Conclusion
Jones organic sausages exceeded my expectations. On my high-tech “Awesome-o-Meter,” the score is “Speechless.” They’re so good, I’m wondering why they don’t come in a 4 pound, or 6 pound bag. I’d buy more! They’re flavorful and have a great soft-but-structured texture. I love that they’re made with natural ingredients, and no fillers. I found them super convenient and versatile. Especially for single stomachs.
The End.
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