Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground pork, or 80/20 grass-fed beef, or ground veal, or ground lamb, or ground bison
- 1/2 pound ground turkey thigh, or ground chicken thigh, or ground pork
- 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes, or 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Maple sugar, or light brown sugar, or cane sugar (optional)
- 2/3 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/3 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Method
- In large bowl, combine ground meats and spices; mix to evenly distribute spices.
- Form patties into desired sizes, about 1/8”-thick.
- Place patties on dry hot skillet; cook through, flipping to brown both sides.
Serve immediately. Servings: 12 – 16 patties. Preheat: Medium-high. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time: 8 minutes.
To freeze: form patties; place in single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet; cover tightly with plastic wrap; freeze until solid, about 3 hours; remove to plastic freezer bag; return to freezer and store up to 3 months (be sure to date the package).
To cook frozen patties: place frozen patty in cold skillet; bring heat to medium-high; cook through; flip as needed.
Apple Maple
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken thighs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons Maple sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
Follow above method for preparation.
Chili Cherry
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons minced dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar, or honey
- 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, or paprika
Follow above method for preparation.