1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel pollen or ground fennel
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed oregano
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil