Grilled sausage patties on a grill sheet.

Spicy Orange-Scented Breakfast Sausage

Name: Spicy Orange-Scented Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Pork
Ingredients: 2 lb Ground Pork (not sausage); 1 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves (or 1 tsp dry); 1 tbsp Grated Orange Zest; 2-1/2 tsp Kosher Salt; 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, toasted and lightly crushed; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; Pinch Ground Cloves; Additional Items:; Griddle Topper (if using a gas grill); Large Mixing Bowl; Small Bowl

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 - 60 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Ground Pork (not sausage)
Dark Brown Sugar
Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves (or 1 tsp dry)
Grated Orange Zest
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Fennel Seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
Red Pepper Flakes
Cayenne Pepper
Ground Cloves

Additional Items:

• Griddle Topper (if using a gas grill)
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Small Bowl

Directions:

Break apart ground pork in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over pork and mix to combine.
Form eighteen golf ball size balls and shape into patties by hand.
TIP: if shaping by hand, wet your hands to keep the meat from sticking to your hands.
Place on a tray or plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour before cooking.
Heat griddle or griddle topper to medium high heat and place grilling grid on top of grates for ease of cooking; sausage patties can be cooked directly on the grill.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until no longer pink at the center.
Transfer to serving plate and serve hot or at room temperature.