by Justin Segelstrom
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- ½ tablespoon light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, kosher salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, brown sugar, nutmeg, cayenne, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- After chilling, shape the sausage mixture into patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side.