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Authors: Michelle Tam,Henry Fong

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N
o sriracha on hand? Top with thin slices of jalapeño pepper instead! 


MAPLE SAUSAGE PATTIES

Don’t you think it’s time to throw away that box of chemically enhanced, frostbitten sausage pucks buried in the back of your icebox? It’s not hard to make your own, you know. Seasoned with fresh herbs and a dash of maple syrup, these hearty homemade breakfast patties are the perfect way to start your day.

Makes
16
patties
2
pounds
ground pork
Hands-on time:
30
minutes
2
tablespoons
maple syrup
Total time:
30
minutes
1
tablespoon
kosher salt
1
teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
2
teaspoons minced fresh
sage
1
teaspoon minced fresh
thyme
½
teaspoon minced fresh
rosemary
½
teaspoon
ancho chile powder
2
tablespoons
ghee
or fat of choice

DO THIS:

  1. I
    n a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together except the ghee. Be careful not to overwork the meat—you don’t want your patties to be dense and tough.
  2. U
    se your hands to form the meat into sixteen
    2
    -inch rounds. The patties should be roughly ¾ inch in height.
  3. M
    elt the ghee in a large (
    12
    -inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. In two batches, cook the patties in the hot ghee for
    4
    minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through and golden brown.

 

CHEW ON THIS:

  • D
    on’t use lean or extra-lean pork, or you’ll end up with dry, crumbly, flavorless patties. Instead, shoot for pork that’s at least
    20
    percent fat. And remember: pastured is best!
  • W
    ondering about ancho chile powder? It’s made from dried poblano peppers, and imparts a smoky, fruity heat to your food.
  • I
    f you’re avoiding sweeteners, feel free to replace the maple syrup with apple. Grate a peeled and cored apple and drain off the excess liquid before mixing it into the meat. Apple plus pork always equals yum.

W
anna make Paleo Sausage Egg Muffin sandwiches for breakfast?
Visit me at NomNomPaleo.com for the recipe!

B
RINNER is breakfast for dinner! Scramble some eggs with a generous pinch of
Magic Mushroom Powder
, and throw some Maple Sausage Patties on the side!

SUPER-PORKTASTIC MEATLOAF

This tender, flavorful, porky loaf was a clear-cut winner the very first time I made it. Don’t believe me? My (then) six-year-old declared that this dish merited “FIVE STARS!” and demanded seconds. But then again, just like all of us, he has a special place in his heart for just about anything topped with bacon.

Makes
6
servings
1
tablespoon
ghee
or fat of choice
Hands-on time:
30
minutes
1
small
yellow onion
, cut into ½-inch dice
Total time:
2
hours
½
pound
cremini
mushrooms
, minced
2
medium
celery
stalks, chopped medium
½
cup loosely packed fresh
Italian parsley
¼
cup
coconut cream
1
pound
ground pork
1
pound frozen chopped
spinach
, thawed and squeezed dry
¼
cup
coconut flour
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
½
teaspoons freshly ground
black pepper
¼
teaspoon freshly grated
nutmeg
1
garlic clove
, minced
2
large
eggs
, lightly beaten
5
bacon
slices
Marinara sauce
, warmed, for serving (optional)

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