Gelatin Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can quietly sneak in unwanted additives — many store-bought versions rely on binders or fillers that have no business being in your skillet. These patties keep things completely clean, built entirely from ground pork and a punchy lineup of real spices. Fresh chives and minced garlic bring brightness, while fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage deliver that deeply savory, almost old-school sausage flavor you crave first thing in the morning. The technique here is straightforward but smart — mixing just until the seasoning is evenly distributed keeps the texture tender rather than dense, and that little thumb dimple in the center helps each patty cook flat and even. A hot avocado oil skillet gives you a gorgeous golden-brown crust without any fuss. Because every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, there's nothing hidden to second-guess — no mystery stabilizers, no gelatin-based casings, just pork and spice doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve them straight from the pan while the edges are still sizzling and you've got a breakfast worth waking up for.
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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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