Breakfast sausage patties from a store or diner often hide surprising fillers, binders, or flavor additives that can make them a no-go for people navigating specific food sensitivities — but this homemade version keeps everything clean and straightforward. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage, building that classic savory-sweet sausage flavor entirely from scratch. The result is deeply aromatic, with a gorgeous golden crust from the avocado oil and a juicy, tender center that makes it genuinely hard to stop at one patty. Every single ingredient is visible and intentional, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your breakfast. The thumb-dimple trick in the center of each patty is a small detail that makes a real difference, keeping them flat and evenly cooked all the way through. These are the kind of patties that make a simple weekend breakfast feel like something worth sitting down for.
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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.
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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