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Maple Sausage Patties with Herbs

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
4–5 minutes PT5M
Yield
4–6 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
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Savory flavors of fennel and sage set off the sweet addition of maple syrup in these delicious herbed patties.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chiffonade
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Preparation

Combine salt, pepper, fennel and sage in a work bowl. Add pork and mix to combine spices. Pour maple syrup over pork and work the meat again to incoporate the syrup. Form meat into approximately 8 patties.

Heat sauté pan and add oil. Fry patties over medium heat approximately 1–2 minutes on each side.

Techniques used in this recipe:

fry
fry: to cook in fat or oil over direct heat.
chiffonade

chiffonade: leafy vegetables or herbs cut into fine shreds or thin ribbons; often used as a garnish.

Glossary:

fennel seed
<p><strong>fennel seed:</strong> a graceful, feathery perennial believed to be indigenous to southern Europe. It is found growing wild in most areas of the temperate zone; its hardy nature has made it somewhat of a pest in vacant lots and along rural roads.</p><p>Fennel seed is pungent and flavorful. It is a popular component of sausages and makes an excellent addition to pork, duck, chicken, and heartier types of seafood dishes. </p>