Caffeine Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast is this savory and satisfying right out of the pan. Ground pork gets layered with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage — a combination that smells incredible as soon as it hits a hot skillet. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat and ensures even cooking, so you get that deep golden crust on both sides without any guesswork. Avocado oil gives the sear a clean, neutral base that lets all those bold spices shine through. For anyone steering clear of caffeine, this is the kind of energizing, flavor-packed breakfast that genuinely doesn't need a cup of anything alongside it — it stands completely on its own. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no scanning labels for hidden additives or stimulants that tend to sneak into packaged breakfast meats. Make a batch, and you've got a protein-forward start to the day that feels indulgent but is completely clean.
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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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