Gather all your ingredients and tools to streamline the cooking process.

Slice the fennel bulb into thin wedges and heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and olive oil, then sauté fennel for 10-15 minutes.

In a separate dry skillet, toast fennel seeds for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork with caramelized fennel, roasted garlic, toasted fennel seeds, thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.

Form a small patty and cook it in a skillet to test flavors, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Shape remaining mixture into patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side over medium-high heat.