Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (65 page)
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Authors: Michelle Tam,Henry Fong
Tags: #Cookbooks; Food & Wine, #Cooking by Ingredient, #Natural Foods, #Special Diet, #Allergies, #Gluten Free, #Paleo, #Food Allergies, #Gluten-Free, #Healthy
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o sriracha on hand? Top with thin slices of jalapeño pepper instead! 
MAPLE SAUSAGE PATTIES
Don’t you think it’s time to throw away that box of chemically enhanced, frostbitten sausage pucks buried in the back of your icebox? It’s not hard to make your own, you know. Seasoned with fresh herbs and a dash of maple syrup, these hearty homemade breakfast patties are the perfect way to start your day.
| Makes 16 patties | 2 pounds ground pork |
| Hands-on time: 30 minutes | 2 tablespoons maple syrup |
| Total time: 30 minutes | 1 tablespoon kosher salt |
| 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper | |
| 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage | |
| 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme | |
| ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary | |
| ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder | |
| 2 tablespoons ghee or fat of choice |
DO THIS:
- I
n a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together except the ghee. Be careful not to overwork the meat—you don’t want your patties to be dense and tough. - U
se your hands to form the meat into sixteen
2
-inch rounds. The patties should be roughly ¾ inch in height. - M
elt the ghee in a large (
12
-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. In two batches, cook the patties in the hot ghee for
4
minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through and golden brown.
CHEW ON THIS:
- D
on’t use lean or extra-lean pork, or you’ll end up with dry, crumbly, flavorless patties. Instead, shoot for pork that’s at least
20
percent fat. And remember: pastured is best! - W
ondering about ancho chile powder? It’s made from dried poblano peppers, and imparts a smoky, fruity heat to your food. - I
f you’re avoiding sweeteners, feel free to replace the maple syrup with apple. Grate a peeled and cored apple and drain off the excess liquid before mixing it into the meat. Apple plus pork always equals yum.
W
anna make Paleo Sausage Egg Muffin sandwiches for breakfast?
Visit me at NomNomPaleo.com for the recipe!
B
RINNER is breakfast for dinner! Scramble some eggs with a generous pinch of
Magic Mushroom Powder
, and throw some Maple Sausage Patties on the side!
SUPER-PORKTASTIC MEATLOAF
This tender, flavorful, porky loaf was a clear-cut winner the very first time I made it. Don’t believe me? My (then) six-year-old declared that this dish merited “FIVE STARS!” and demanded seconds. But then again, just like all of us, he has a special place in his heart for just about anything topped with bacon.
| Makes 6 servings | 1 tablespoon ghee or fat of choice |
| Hands-on time: 30 minutes | 1 small yellow onion , cut into ½-inch dice |
| Total time: 2 hours | ½ pound cremini mushrooms , minced |
| 2 medium celery stalks, chopped medium | |
| ½ cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley | |
| ¼ cup coconut cream | |
| 1 pound ground pork | |
| 1 pound frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry | |
| ¼ cup coconut flour | |
| 1 teaspoon kosher salt | |
| 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper | |
| ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg | |
| 1 garlic clove , minced | |
| 2 large eggs , lightly beaten | |
| 5 bacon slices | |
| Marinara sauce , warmed, for serving (optional) |
