Cinnamon Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can quietly harbor unexpected spice blends — and cinnamon shows up in more commercial seasoning mixes than most people realize. This version keeps things clean and bold without it, leaning on fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage to build that deeply savory, satisfying flavor you want first thing in the morning. Fresh chives and minced garlic round everything out with a brightness that makes each patty feel genuinely crave-worthy rather than just functional. The technique here is straightforward but thoughtful — pressing a small dimple into each patty before cooking helps them stay flat and cook evenly, and letting them sit undisturbed in the skillet is what builds that gorgeous golden-brown crust. Avocado oil handles the heat beautifully and keeps the whole thing compliant with Whole30 guidelines. You end up with eight hearty patties that are juicy in the center and properly caramelized on the outside, which is exactly what a good breakfast patty should be. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or cooking a batch on a slow weekend morning, these come together with minimal fuss and maximum payoff.
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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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