Maple Molasses Breakfast Sausage
Hints of maple and molasses add a touch of sweetness and depth to balance out the more savory spices in this pork sausage patty.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds crushed lightly with mortar & pestle
- dash ground clove (about 1/16 tsp)
- dash ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- dash red pepper flakes or cayenne optional
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl, mix together ground pork and all the seasonings.
- Warm pan over medium heat.
- Add in about 1 tbsp of butter.
- Using hands, make small patties about 2-3 inches in diameter. They will shrink while cooking.
- Cook until first side is brown and slightly crispy.
- Flip and cook second side and golden brown and no longer pink in center.
Notes
Note: In order to test the seasoning of the pork mixture, make a small patty. Cook in pan for few minutes until no longer pink inside. Taste and adjust your seasoning of salt and pepper, necessary.