Macadamia Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
These savory breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually want to get out of bed. 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 result is a deeply golden, juicy patty with layers of flavor that put any drive-through breakfast sandwich to shame. Cooking them in avocado oil over medium heat gives each patty a beautifully caramelized crust while keeping the inside tender and moist. The thumb-dimple trick in the center is a small but smart move that keeps them from puffing up and ensures even cooking all the way through. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based fillers or oils sneaking into your morning meal. Batch them up, and you've got a protein-packed breakfast ready to go all week long.
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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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