You can form the patties a day ahead, leaving only a quick frying job for the morning.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 pound pork shoulder butt, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces bacon slices, chopped
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Process half of pork and half of bacon in processor until pork is coarsely chopped. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat with remaining pork and bacon. Stir in remaining ingredients. Form mixture into twelve 2 1/2-inch-diameter patties. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Step 2
Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 patties and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer patties to paper towels. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat with remaining patties. Serve warm.
