Active Time

　　25 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

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

　　

Ingredients

Makes 16 patties

　　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

　　

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.

　　

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.