Artificial Food Coloring Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage from the store is one of those sneaky products loaded with dyes, fillers, and mystery additives that have no business being in your morning meal. These homemade pork patties solve that problem completely — every single ingredient is whole, recognizable, and free of anything artificial. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and sage, creating a deeply savory, aromatic blend that honestly puts packaged sausage to shame. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat as it cooks, and the avocado oil gives the exterior that gorgeous, deep golden crust you want from a proper breakfast patty. A quick sear on each side and a check with a thermometer is all it takes — no complicated technique, no special equipment beyond a skillet. They're hearty enough to anchor a full breakfast plate or simple enough to grab on a busy weekday morning. Once you taste how much flavor comes from real spices and fresh aromatics, going back to the packaged stuff is going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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