krunk's Ass Cakes

2 cups ground pork butt

1 onion, finely chopped

1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained

3 eggs, beaten

2 teaspoons anise seed

2 teaspoons dried basil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

3/4 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

In a large bowl combine the ground ham, onion, broccoli and egg beat. Mix with hands for 1 full minute, or until egg beat is evenly absorbed into meat.

Sprinkle anise seed, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, cornmeal and cheese over meat mixture and mix again with hands for 1 full minute, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 3 ounces of ham mixture into hands and form patties about 1/2 inch thick. Lay patties in skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes each side, or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used, then serve hot.