Raclette Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties

Ingredients

• • 1 lb (450 g) medium lean ground pork
  • 4 tsp (20 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour (see note)
  • 1 tbsp thyme (or sage), finely chopped
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • Softened butter or olive oil, for cooking