Low Sugar Whole30 Everything-Seasoned Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast patties that actually taste like something — that's the promise here, and the everything-bagel-inspired spice blend delivers in a big way. Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic and onion, plus a hit of flaky sea salt come together to give plain ground pork a bold, savory crust that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. So many store-bought breakfast sausages sneak in sweeteners, fillers, or cured ingredients that make them a no-go when you're cutting out added sugar — mixing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every bite. The technique matters too: a quick mix by hand, a thumb indent in each patty to keep them flat, and a hot avocado oil sear that builds a deep golden crust before you even flip them. Cooking to 160°F ensures they're perfectly done without drying out, and the whole process is straightforward enough for a weekday morning. Serve them straight from the skillet and they're genuinely satisfying on their own, or pair them with eggs and roasted vegetables for a full plate that feels indulgent without compromising a thing.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp dried minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
- ¾ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds — stop as soon as the mixture is uniform to avoid overworking.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 2 oz each). Press each portion into a round patty roughly 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick, making a slight indent in the center of each with your thumb to help them cook flat.
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