MAPLE FENNEL SAGE SAUSAGE PATTIES

Sausage is just better homemade. This simple recipe livens up a routine brunch and any leftovers taste great in a pasta sauce. A touch of maple helps to add a sweet element to this traditional recipe.

Ingredients

1 lb. Ground Pork

1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds

½ Tablespoon Sage

½ Tablespoon Salt

½ Tablespoon Black Pepper

2 Tablespoons Coombs Family Farms Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste Maple Syrup

Preparation

Begin by lightly toasting fennel seeds in frying pan over med heat for 5-6 minutes making sure to keep seeds moving to prevent burning. 

Add all ingredients into a large bowl and gently massage ingredients into the ground pork with your hands – like you are kneading dough. 

Once everything is thoroughly mixed, cover bowl and refrigerate overnight. After 8-10 hours in the fridge, heat a cast iron pan over med heat until hot. 

While pan is heating make small patties and place in pan to cook. Cook on one side for 3-4 minutes or until outside begins to turn brown and crisp. 

Flip all patties and cook on other side for an additional 3-4 minutes or until outside begins to turn brown and crisp. 

Place patties on plate with a paper towel to cool and pad gently to remove excess grease. 

Serve with your favorite breakfast or brunch! Also great in pasta sauce!