Homemade Pork Sausage Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional and to taste)
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tablespoons milk
2 lbs ground pork (not the lean pork for this!)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper (preferably white)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavor)
1 pinch sage
2 large egg yolks

Preparation

In a small skillet heat oil over medium-low heat and saute the onion and garlic (if using) for about 7-8 minutes, or until softened; cool for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile while the onions are cooling, in a bowl stir together the soft bread crumbs and milk; let stand until the milk is absorbed.
Add in the onions to the milk/crumb mixture with all remaining ingredients; mix with a spoon until well blended (I use clean hands).
Form sausage into about a 3-inch patty (about 1/2-inch thick) but of coarse you can make them any size you desire.
With wet hands arrange on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
At this point the patties may be frozen.
Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat.
Cook patties for about 4-6 minutes, turning once (do not flatten patties while cooking, as the juices will run out).