Salmon Patties

SAMMY'S #1 SALMON PATTIES

1 can (14 3/4 oz.) salmon 1/2 med. onion, chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 whole pkg. saltine crackers, crushed Empty 1 can salmon and juice into large mixing bowl (remove bones). Add 2 eggs. Add lemon juice. Stir mixture well. Add onion, pepper, crackers. Stir.Form into patties 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Set aside on plate or wax paper (make 5-6 patties). Let set 5 minutes. In large frying pan heat 1/2 inch cooking oil to med. high temperature. Do not skimp on oil. When oil is hot place patties in pan and cook 4-5 minutes per side. Make sure patties get cooked all way through. Center should not be cold.