Smoky Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage (autoimmune paleo)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

ground pork (preferably from pasture-raised or organic pigs)

2 tbsp

maple syrup, grade B

1 1/2 tsp

smoked salt

1 tsp

rubbed dalmatian sage

1/4 tsp

marjoram

1/4 tsp

thyme

3/4

to 1 tsp powdered ginger

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

about 1 Tbsp bacon grease or lard, for frying