As a Chick-fil-A super fan, I’m always curious about the ingredients that go into their ridiculously delicious breakfast sandwiches. The fluffy biscuits, melty cheese and especially that mouthwatering sausage patty – I need to know what makes it so good!
On a mission to uncover the truth, I did some digging into the brand of sausage Chick-fil-A uses. And let me tell you, I discovered some fascinating facts about how they make that savory sausage magic happen.
Chick-fil-A’s Commitment to Quality Ingredients
First off, we need to understand Chick-fil-A’s overall commitment to using high-quality ingredients. They only use real chicken, no fillers or artificial preservatives. Their eggs are cage-free, their potatoes locally grown.
This attention to quality extends to all components of their menu, including the sausage in their insanely popular breakfast sandwiches. Chick-fil-A has built a reputation for consistent, delicious flavors customers love. The sausage plays a big role!
Tyson Farms – The Brand Behind the Biscuit
So which brand does Chick-fil-A trust to produce their signature sausage? After some digging, I discovered it’s Tyson Farms.
Tyson is one of the major food suppliers for fast food and casual dining restaurants across America. In addition to Chick-fil-A, they provide meat products to huge chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell and many more.
With giant facilities across the country, Tyson has the capabilities to produce the huge volumes of pork sausage Chick-fil-A requires every day. And as a well-known brand, customers trust Tyson to deliver quality.
Why Pork Fat Matters in Sausage-Making
But what makes Tyson’s pork sausage so darn delicious? The answer lies in the balance of lean meat to fat.
Pork fat has unique properties that make it ideal for sausages. The rich, creamy texture and mouthfeel it provides can’t be replicated with other fats or oils.
Tyson uses a ratio of around 20-25% fat to create the signature juicy and flavorful Chick-fil-A sausage patties. Too little fat, and the sausage would be dry and bland. The right amount provides the perfect meaty richness to start your day off right!
From Farm to Biscuit – How Chick-fil-A Makes Their Sausage
The process starts with pork cuts and trimmings from Tyson’s own slaughterhouses and processing facilities. Tyson closely controls every step from farm to factory.
The pork then gets combined with secret spices and seasonings before getting packed into casings and fully cooked. The pre-formed sausage patties get flash frozen and delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants.
From there, they simply reheat the frozen sausage to be assembled into sandwiches. This just-in-time delivery means biscuits served up piping hot and fresh every morning!
Sausage Stars in Multiple Menu Favorites
While the Sausage Biscuit is arguably Chick-fil-A’s most popular breakfast item, the savory sausage also plays a starring role in other menu favorites:
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Sausage Burrito – Spicy sausage, eggs, and cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla.
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Sausage Muffin – A fresh take with sausage, egg, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.
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Sausage Grill – For a lighter option, get the sausage patty served alongside egg whites and multigrain bread.
No matter which you choose, you can count on that Tyson Farms sausage to deliver big, bold flavor to start your day off right. The tender, juicy meat perked up with just the right amount of seasoning is what breakfast dreams are made of!
Hacking the Menu – Sausage Hacks to Try
Of course, being the ultra-saver I am, I’ve tested out a few menu hacks to get even more of that Chick-fil-A sausage goodness:
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Sausage Bowl – Order a side of sausage crumbles to sprinkle on yogurt or hash browns for a protein punch.
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Sausage Sandwich – Request an extra sausage patty on any sandwich – seriously elevates the Chick-n Mini!
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Sausage Wrap – Ask for sausage crumbles inside any wrap. Bursting with extra flavor!
With some simple customizations, you can enjoy the Chick-fil-A sausage experience all day long, not just breakfast. Their willingness to accommodate requests makes it easy.
Next time you bite into a piping hot, juicy Chick-fil-A sausage patty, appreciate the care that goes into making that perfect breakfast bite. From farm to freezer to biscuit, it takes quality ingredients and careful processes to achieve sausage greatness. Tyson Farms delivers, helping Chick-fil-A serve up the most important meal of the day just right.
Chick-Fil-A Sausage
FAQ
What kind of sausage does Chick-fil-A have?
Does Chick-fil-A make their biscuits fresh?
How many carbs are in a Chick-fil-A sausage patty?
Does Chick-fil-A use butter oil?
For companies like Chick-fil-A, this “butter oil” — which is listed as an ingredient in their menu items like the Hash Brown Scramble Bowl and the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit – is cheaper to buy, easier to preserve, and has the melty consistency that is just so dang addicting.
What makes Chick-fil-A a good place to eat?
“Food is essential to life, therefore make it good.” It’s a philosophy that guides everything we do at Chick-fil-A. From the farms that grow and raise our food, to the kitchens where we prepare meals for millions of guests daily – we take great care in how we make our food. And that care starts with our suppliers.
Does Chick-fil-A have chicken?
Our Chicken As the nation’s largest chicken chain, we take chicken seriously. Chick-fil-A sources 100% real, whole, boneless breast of chicken that has never been ground or separated, and that contains no fillers or added steroids or hormones*.
Does Chick-fil-A make a chicken sandwich?
I went behind the counter at the Chick-fil-A on Fulton Street in Manhattan to have a look at the busy kitchen, and I got the chance to see exactly how the chain’s No. 1 sandwich is made. Truett Cathy founded Chick-fil-A on his secret recipe for success — the recipe for what’s now the chain’s original chicken sandwich.