Fried sausage on a baking sheet

Ingredients:

• 100 g pancetta, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
• 2 tsp fresh thyme + extra for serving
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 700 g of minced chicken
• 200 g of minced pork
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chilled heavy cream
• Maple syrup, for serving

Preparation:

1. Combine the pancetta, brown sugar, sage, thyme, paprika, allspice, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Process until the pancetta is finely chopped.
2. Transfer the pancetta mixture to a large bowl; set the bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice. Add the ground chicken and pork, parsley, 2 teaspoons of salt, season generously with pepper, and pour in the heavy cream. Stir with a silicone spatula until the cream is absorbed into the meat.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to a small rimmed baking sheet and form into a 22 x 30 cm rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the sausage until browned and cooked through, 25-35 minutes. Drain any excess fat and transfer to a cutting board. Slice, sprinkle with thyme, and serve with maple syrup.