Legume Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

Legume Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties

Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can quietly sneak in fillers, binders, or legume-based extenders when you grab them pre-made from the store. This version keeps things refreshingly clean — just seasoned ground pork, fresh chives, and a punchy blend of garlic, fennel, smoked paprika, and sage that smells absolutely incredible hitting a hot skillet. The fennel seeds and smoked paprika do serious heavy lifting here, giving each patty that deep, savory sausage flavor without anything you'd need to second-guess. A thumb dimple pressed into the center of each patty is a small trick that makes a real difference, keeping them flat and ensuring even browning all the way through. Cooking them in avocado oil over medium heat until they release naturally from the pan gives you that gorgeous golden crust that makes these feel like a proper restaurant breakfast. They come together with minimal prep and a quick mix — just enough to bring everything together without overworking the meat and losing that tender bite. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or pulling together a satisfying weekend breakfast, these patties deliver bold flavor with zero compromise.

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Ingredients

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
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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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