GRILLED SPICY SAUSAGE PATTIES

• 1 pound ground pork*
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg yolk
• ¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and pepper

In a small sauté pan, cook the minced garlic in oil just until fragrant, about one minute. Remove from heat to cool.

In a medium bowl, mix the ground pork gently with the yolk. In another small bowl, mix together with a fork the breadcrumbs, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on the meat and incorporate in, mixing gently. Add garlic mixture and mix again. Form into 10-12 patties. Press a small thumb indentation in the middle. Season with salt and pepper.

PREHEAT grill and season grill with towel dipped in vegetable oil (use tongs for safety). Grill on medium high heat 3 minutes each side, or until cooked through, but slightly pink or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degree F.

Yield: 4-6 servings; 2 patties per serving
Prep time: 15 minutes (including cooking time)
Ease of preparation: Easy

*Nutritionals based on 72% lean ground pork.

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 430
Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 140mg
Sodium: 130mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 19g
Fiber: 1g

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