Ingredients:

• 1 large apple

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 15g fresh parsley, chopped

• 10g fresh sage, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 560g lean minced pork

• 60ml olive oil

Method:

• Peel and grate apple; place apple in a colander over a plate. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels.
• In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, sage, garlic, seasonings and apple. Add minced pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 4cm patties.
• In a large non-stick frying pan, heat 20ml olive oil over medium heat. In batches, cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed.
• Serve with potato wedges and salad or serve instead of sausages with cooked breakfast.