High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage from the store is one of those sneaky places where sweeteners — including high fructose corn syrup — tend to hide in plain sight, tucked into the ingredient list between the spices. These homemade patties sidestep all of that entirely, built from nothing but ground pork and a punchy lineup of real seasonings: fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and sage. The result is a savory, deeply aromatic patty with a gorgeous golden crust that honestly puts most packaged versions to shame. Pressing a small dimple into the center of each patty before cooking is a smart little trick that keeps them flat and ensures even browning all the way through. Avocado oil in a hot skillet gives you that satisfying sear without any fuss. These are the kind of patties that make a weekday morning feel worth getting up for — and knowing exactly what went into them makes every bite even better.
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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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