Lupin Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Savory, garlicky, and packed with fresh chive flavor, these pork breakfast patties are the kind of morning staple that makes you actually want to get out of bed. The blend of fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage gives each patty a deeply aromatic, almost sausage-shop quality — all built from scratch with ingredients you can actually pronounce. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, store-bought breakfast sausages and patties can be a minefield, since lupin flour is increasingly used as a filler or binder in processed meat products. Making your own from ground pork and a handful of spices sidesteps that concern entirely. The thumb-dimple trick in the center of each patty is a small but smart move that keeps them cooking flat and evenly in the skillet. A hot pan and a little patience for that golden-brown crust are really all the technique you need here. These are equally at home next to scrambled eggs on a weekday or as the protein anchor of a leisurely weekend brunch spread.
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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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