breakfast sausage recipe

Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork (or a mix of ground pork and ground turkey) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat) 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)