In a medium-sized bowl, use your hands to combine the ground pork and uncooked, chopped bacon.
Season with sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg and combine well.
Add maple syrup and combine well.
Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
As the oil heats, portion out the sausage mixture in 1/4 cup portions and form into flat 1/2″ thick patties.
Cook the sausage patties, 4 at a time, in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes per side, until well browned and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Repeat with all patties, adding extra olive oil as needed.
NOTES
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
These patties can also be frozen uncooked. Lay parchment paper between layers and freeze in a ziploc bag. Freeze for up to three months, thaw, or cook from frozen.
