Hazelnut Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can feel surprisingly risky to buy pre-made, with many commercial blends hiding unexpected additives, fillers, or flavoring agents processed alongside tree nuts. Making them from scratch puts you fully in control, and this version delivers serious flavor with nothing to second-guess. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage — a combination that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. The avocado oil gives each patty a deep, golden-brown crust that's genuinely satisfying, while the thumb-dimple trick keeps them cooking flat and even all the way through. A quick check with an instant-read thermometer is all it takes to know they're perfectly done. These are hearty, savory, and just a little smoky — the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed feel worthwhile.
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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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