Dec 11, 2012

Christmas Morning Sausage Patties

Slightly sweet from the addition of dried cranberries and toasted pine nuts, these sausage patties are perfect next to a stack of pancakes dripping with butter and maple syrup.

Credit: Maxime Iattoni

MAKES 12 PATTIES

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 lb. ground pork
2½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. fennel seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
2 tsp. dried sage
¼ tsp. dried marjoram
¼ tsp. dried red pepper flake
¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
1½ tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
½ cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl; using your hands mix and divide into 12 patties about 1" thick. Working in 2 batches, cook patties, flipping once, until brown and cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towels to drain before serving.