Low Sugar Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Most store-bought breakfast sausage is loaded with sweeteners, fillers, and preservatives you never asked for — this homemade version skips all of that without sacrificing a single bit of flavor. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage, creating a deeply savory patty that tastes like it came from a serious brunch spot. The fennel and smoked paprika do a lot of heavy lifting here, giving you that classic breakfast sausage warmth without any added sugar hiding in the mix. A quick thumb dimple pressed into each patty before cooking is a small trick that makes a real difference, keeping them flat and ensuring even browning in the skillet. Avocado oil brings the heat and helps develop that gorgeous golden crust on the outside while the inside stays juicy and tender. These are the kind of patties that make a clean, whole-food breakfast feel genuinely satisfying rather than like a compromise.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, chives, garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, dried sage, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the seasonings 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 and press each into a round patty about 1/2 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.
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