These patties are not intimidating to make, and once you make them once, you will not want to go back to your store-bought version again. With just a few spices, ground pork, and chopped bacon ...

Preparation Step 1 Mix 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage, 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme, 2 tsp. light brown sugar, 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. crushed fennel ...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat pork dry with paper towels then season to taste with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until smoking lightly.