Breakfast Sausage Patties

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground pork
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
• 1 tsp Kosher salt (plus more on top of the patties)
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Pinch or ground cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, sage, Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, marjoram, red pepper flakes, and ground cloves. Mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Add the ground pork to a medium-sized bowl and sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork. Mix with your hands until the spices are incorporated into the pork. Be careful not to over-mix the meat.

3. 3

   Form the pork into 8 or 10 equal size patties (depending upon how large you want them) and lay them out on a baking sheet. Make a small depression in the center of each patty using the back of a teaspoon or your thumb.

4. 4

   Sprinkle a pinch of salt on one side of the patties before cooking. HINT: You can cover the baking sheet with wax paper. This helps with clean up.

5. 5

   Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until they are nicely browned and crispy on both sides, about 4- 5 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Test using an instant read thermometer to ensure they are cooked through. They should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

7. 7

   Continue to cook the patties in batches until done. Keeping the cooked ones warm in a 200F oven.

8. 8

   Serve warm by themselves or in a breakfast sandwich.

9. 9

   To store, allow to cool and refrigerate for a day or two. Reheat them in the microwave before serving. These also freeze well; place a piece of wax paper between the patties before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and then heat and serve.