Make ahead Homemade Sausage patties

INGREDIENTS

lbs ground pork (at room temperature)

1 1/4

lbs ground turkey (at room temperature)

1/3 cup

pureed or finely chopped onion . (puree or chop first in blender or food processor)

2 tsp

finely minced fresh parsley (or dried if you don't have fresh)

2 tsp

fine Celtic sea salt

1 tsp

ground sage

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

2 tsp

pure maple syrup (optional)

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes (optional)