Spiced Maple Sausage Patties

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 2 tablespoons sage fresh minced
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh minced
• 4 cloves garlic finely grated
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 1.8 pounds ground pork lean (not )
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup pure
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 small onion dry grated
• 1 tablespoon paprika 

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Mix the pork, onion, garlic, sage, thyme, syrup, paprika, allspice, coriander, cayenne, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper with your hands. Form into 18 patties, 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick; put on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover and chill overnight.
2. The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of the patties, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer to a baking sheet. Wipe out the skillet. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and patties, then transfer the patties to the oven to finish cooking, 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Photograph by Tina Rupp