Gut Friendly 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 layered with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage — a combination that smells incredible in the pan and tastes even better on the plate. Every ingredient is clean and intentional, making this a smart choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their body first thing in the morning. The avocado oil gives the patties a gorgeous golden crust without any inflammatory shortcuts, and the thumb-dimple trick means they cook up flat and even every single time. Fennel and sage do a lot of the heavy lifting here, giving these patties that classic breakfast sausage flavor without any fillers, sweeteners, or mystery additives hiding in a store-bought package. They come together fast, cook in two simple batches, and hit 160°F right when that deep brown crust tells you they're ready — no guesswork involved. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or just want a protein-packed start that actually keeps you full, these patties are the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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