Celery Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can quietly sneak in all kinds of filler ingredients, but this version keeps things clean and completely free of celery and celery-derived additives. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage — a combination that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. The fennel and paprika do the heavy lifting here, giving each patty that savory, slightly smoky depth you'd expect from a great breakfast sausage without any shortcuts. A thumb dimple pressed into the center of each patty is a small trick that makes a real difference, keeping them flat and ensuring even browning all the way through. Cooking them in avocado oil over medium heat builds a deep golden crust that's genuinely satisfying — crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle. These are the kind of patties that make you actually look forward to getting out of bed on a weekday morning.
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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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