Ingredients
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1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons dried sage
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1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
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2 lbs ground lean pork
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1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Cook onion in the olive oil over moderately low heat.
- Stir occasionally until onions begin to soften and brown.
- 8-10 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the sage, pepper (red and black), sugar, cloves and thyme.
- Place the egg yolk, pork, and reserved onion in a large bowl and then add the mixed spices.
- Mix well.
- Form into 16 patties, 2 ounces each.
- Pan fry the patties in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.