Sweet Sausage Patties

A delicious homemade sausage that is a real treat at any breakfast or brunch.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground lean pork (or minced)
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh white breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons low-fat milk
• 2  teaspoons maple syrup
• 2  teaspoons  grated orange zest
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine pork, bread crumbs, milk, syrup, orange zest, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
2. Shape into 12 patties, 1/2 inchthick and 2 inches in diameter.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to 2 days at this point to blend flavours if possible.
4. Cook in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.