Maple Sausage Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke (optional)
oil, for browning sauce

Preparation

In a large bowl, or a zipper storage bag combine all of the ingredients.
Shape into 8- 2-1/2 inch patties and place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a large skillet add a little water, around 1/4\",(not alot) Add sausage patties and bring to a boil (cover) and steam until water evaporates. Flip the patties, add more water-around 1/4 inch and have it steam again (covered again). When water has evaporated add just a little oil and brown the patties, uncovered. Flip the patties. Add additional oil and cook for just a little bit more, uncovered yet again.
Check the temperature of the patties and make sure it registers 160'.
Eat as is or topped with syrup.