The Sausage That Started It All

Raw breakfast sausage is uncooked seasoned pork that you prepare at home before eating. It comes frozen to lock in freshness without the need for preservatives, and is cooked from scratch before serving. That gives you more control over texture, browning, and how it fits into a recipe — whether you’re making a breakfast scramble, holiday stuffing, or building a homemade sausage gravy.

Fully cooked sausage has already been cooked during manufacturing and simply needs to be heated through before serving. Raw sausage is fresh and uncooked, requiring full preparation at home. Raw sausage typically delivers a fresher flavor and more flexibility in cooking applications, while fully cooked sausage offers speed and convenience. Jones offers both so you can choose based on how you like to cook.

To cook Jones raw sausage patties, place them uncovered in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes if thawed, or 10 to 12 minutes if frozen, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning occasionally until light golden brown. Drain cooked patties on a paper towel. Do not microwave.

To cook Jones raw sausage links, place them in a covered skillet over medium high heat with 3 tablespoons of water and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the cover and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes if thawed, or 8 to 10 minutes if frozen, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Turn frequently for even browning. Use thawed product within 2 days.

The original Jones sausage recipe dates back to before 1889, when the Jones family founded the company in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Made with just three ingredients — pork, salt, and spices — the recipe has never been changed. There are no added preservatives, MSG, water, sugar, binders, or fillers. What you’re cooking today is the same sausage that started it all.

Yes. Jones raw sausage is Certified Gluten-Free, independently verified to meet strict gluten free standards. With just three core ingredients and no fillers or binders, it’s one of the cleanest sausage options available — a natural fit for gluten-free, Keto, and Paleo diets alike.

Our products are carried by grocery stores across the country, but availability varies by region and store. If you’re having trouble finding a specific item, try our Product Finder first to locate a store near you that carries it.

If it’s not available in your area, we’d encourage you to ask your local grocer’s meat department to carry it. Grocers pay close attention to customer requests, and yours can make a real difference in getting our products on shelves near you.