Breakfast Sausage Patties

Makes about 24 - 30 patties

• 3 pounds boneless pork roast, with about 15% - 20% fat, cut into 1" cubes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp crushed red chile flakes
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp hot paprika

Combine everything in a lidded bowl and chill for an hour at least. Grind in a meat grinder. Form ground sausage into small patties, about 50 g each (about 3 tbsp or 2 ounces) and freeze on lined sheets.

To cook: Heat a skillet (cast-iron is best) over moderate heat and fry, turning once, until golden brown and delicious.