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Fried Sage Leaves
Sage is a beautiful, flavorful herb that makes many appearances during the month of November. Sure enough, fried sage is a real thing!
Course
Appetizer, Garnish, Snack
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
60
kcal
Author
Lindsey Dietz
Ingredients
30 to 40
sage leaves
2 to 3
tablespoons
fat
I used bacon fat
sea salt
Instructions
Clip the sage leaves from the stems.
Prepare a plate with a paper towel or newspaper to have ready to drain fried sage.
Have a pair of tongs ready as well.
Heat fat in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Drop the sage leaves into the hot fat and stay close!
It only takes 5 to 7 seconds for the leaves to fry.
Remove fried sage from the skillet and place on the prepared plate.
Sprinkle with salt immediately.
Work in batches until you've fried all your sage.
Add additional fat, if needed.
Enjoy! See below for ideas on how to use.
Recipe Notes
Ways To Use Fried Sage Leaves
As an appetizer
As a garnish for
your favorite soup or blended soup recipes
Add them to a salad
Serve with your turkey dressing or atop giblet gravy
Snack on them straight from the skillet!
Nutrition Facts
Fried Sage Leaves
Amount Per Serving
Calories
60
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat 2g
13%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
1mg
0%
Carbohydrates
1g
0%
Protein
1g
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.