Ginger Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Savory, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, these breakfast patties are the kind of morning protein that actually gets you excited to wake up. Ground pork gets layered with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage for a flavor-packed blend that tastes like it came from a specialty butcher — except you made it yourself in about ten minutes. For anyone navigating a ginger sensitivity, store-bought sausage patties and breakfast links are notoriously risky territory, often seasoned with ginger powder hiding in plain sight on the label. This recipe keeps things completely clear: every ingredient is listed, every flavor is intentional, and there's not a trace of ginger anywhere in the mix. The technique is straightforward — mix gently, press into patties, and let a hot skillet do the heavy lifting until you get that deep golden crust. A thumb dimple in the center of each patty is a small trick that makes a real difference, keeping them flat and evenly cooked all the way through. These are Whole30-compliant and pair beautifully with eggs, roasted vegetables, or anything else on your plate.
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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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