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Maple Andouille Breakfast Sausage

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Pure maple syrup plus just a few pantry basics make this easy sweet-spicy sausage sing.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 16 patties

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk paprika, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add pork and maple syrup. Using your hands, combine well.

    Step 2

    Form 16 (2"-wide) patties about 1/2" thick with damp hands and arrange on a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.

    Step 3

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium. Cook patties in batches, adding remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet between batches, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  2. Do ahead

    Step 4

    Uncooked patties can be formed 1 day ahead; wrap in plastic and chill. Patties can be cooked 30 minutes ahead; keep warm in a low oven.

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