Chicken Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast is this savory and satisfying. Ground pork is the star here, seasoned with garlic, fresh chives, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and sage — a combination that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. The fennel and paprika give these patties that classic breakfast sausage character without relying on any poultry-based proteins, so they're a natural fit if you're keeping chicken off the menu entirely. Avocado oil keeps the cook clean and Whole30-compliant, and the thumb-dimple trick in the center of each patty means they cook up flat and evenly browned rather than puffing into little domes. A quick sear on each side delivers a deep golden crust with a juicy interior — just pull them at 160°F and you're done. These are the kind of patties that make you actually look forward to getting out of bed.
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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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