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Breakfast Patties
Crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy within, these minimalist patties prove you don't need a long ingredient list for great flavor. They rely on just ground pork or beef, a pinch of sea salt, and a hot skillet to build a deeply savory crust. You'll love having a batch of these tucked away in the fridge for busy mornings. Serve them alongside your favorite style of eggs or slide them into a warm biscuit for a hearty start to the day.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground pork or ground beef
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lard or tallow ( here )
Instructions
- 1Combine the ground meat and sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend the salt into the meat, then shape the mixture into twelve 3-inch patties. Don't overmix, or the meat will become tough.
- 2Warm the lard or tallow in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties into the hot fat, cooking them in batches so they have plenty of space in the pan. Crowding the skillet lowers the temperature and prevents a good crust from forming.
- 3Sear the patties for 4 minutes before flipping them. Cook the second side for another 4 minutes until the meat is completely cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
Notes
- Storage: Keep cooled patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 6 months.
- Reheat: Warm chilled or frozen patties in a lightly greased cast-iron skillet over medium heat for a few minutes per side until they're hot all the way through.
- Tip: If using ground beef, an 80/20 blend provides the best ratio of fat to lean meat for a juicy patty.