INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of ground cloves (I ground whole cloves in a spice/coffee grinder)
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (I scrape whole nutmeg against small holes on box grater)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 & 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, sage, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, cloves, nutmeg, 1 & 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add the ground pork and maple syrup.
  3. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Shape the pork mixture into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
  6. Heat a large fry pan (nonstick works best), over medium heat.
  7. Add the patties and cook until the bottoms are browned, about 5 minutes (shake the periodically to prevent any sticking).
  8. Flip and cook the other sides until browned and the centers feel firm to the touch when pressed with your finger, about another 5 minutes.
  9. Serve piping hot and enjoy!

YIELD Serves 4 - 6

ACTIVE TIME 10 mins

TOTAL TIME 20 mins