Cashew Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
These savory breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets layered with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and sage — a combination that smells incredible in the pan and tastes even better on the plate. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat and even as it cooks, so you get that deep golden crust on both sides without any fussing. Cooked in avocado oil over medium heat, they develop a beautifully caramelized exterior while staying juicy all the way through. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, mornings can be tricky — a lot of packaged breakfast options sneak in nut-based fillers or are processed on shared equipment. This recipe is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients with zero ambiguity. Every component is something you can pick up and read at a glance, which makes the whole process feel refreshingly stress-free. Whether you're meal-prepping a batch for the week or cooking them fresh on a slow weekend morning, these patties deliver serious flavor with minimal effort.
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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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