Dairy Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast is this savory and satisfying right out of the gate. Ground pork gets loaded with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, and smoked paprika — a combination that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. The technique here is smart: a thumb dimple pressed into each patty keeps them flat and ensures even cooking, so you get that deep golden crust on both sides without any fussing. Avocado oil handles the sear beautifully, and since every single ingredient is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or second-guess. Store-bought breakfast sausage often sneaks in fillers, sugar, or dairy-derived additives, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of what's on your plate. These patties cook up in under ten minutes and are just as good meal-prepped ahead as they are fresh from the pan.
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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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