Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoons sage minced

• 2 teaspoons thyme minced

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork

• 3 slices raw bacon finely diced

• 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup or pure maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Utensils:

• large bowl

• cutting board

• knife

• large mixing bowl

• large skillet

• 1/4 cup measuring cup

• spatula

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. get a large mixing bowl and add 1 1/2 lbs of ground pork

3. add 3 strips of chopped bacon to the bowl

4. add 1 tbsp of minced sage to the bowl

5. add 2 tsp of minced thyme to the bowl

6. add 1 tsp of crushed fennel seeds to the bowl

7. add 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes to the bowl

8. add 1/8 tsp of nutmeg to the bowl

9. add 1 tsp of salt to the bowl

10. add 1/2 tsp of black pepper to the bowl

11. add 2 tbsp of syrup to the bowl and mix together with your hands but be careful to not over mix

12. use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop out meat, then use your hands to shape into 3 inch patties and set aside; you should form about 13 patties

13. get a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil

14. add the patties, in batches, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through

When you are ready for serving, serve with maple syrup, add them to a sandwich, or eat on the side of some eggs.