Turkey Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (90% to 95% lean)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (reduce to ⅛ teaspoon if sensitive to spice)
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons canola oil (for cooking the patties)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, place the turkey, olive oil, maple syrup, sage, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg. With a fork or your fingers, gently combine being careful not to overwork the meat.

2. 2

   Form into 6 patties—they will be about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   To cook, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium high. Once the skillet is good and hot, add the patties to the skillet, leaving some room around them. Cook on the first side for 3 minutes, until they turn golden brown.

4. 4

   Flip and cook on the other side until the patties are cooked through, about 2 minutes more—they should reach 165°F on an instant read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.

5. 5

   Repeat with remaining patties. Enjoy!