Mushroom Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties from the store are notorious for sneaking in fillers, sweeteners, and other additives that can derail a clean eating reset — these homemade patties sidestep all of that with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Ground pork gets layered with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage, creating a deeply savory, aromatic blend that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The thumb-dimple trick pressed into each patty before cooking is a small but smart move that keeps them flat and ensures even browning all the way through. A hot avocado oil skillet gives each patty a gorgeous, deep golden crust that locks in the juices while the inside stays tender and fully cooked. There are absolutely no mushrooms or mushroom-derived ingredients anywhere in this recipe, so it's a completely safe and satisfying option if you're navigating that particular sensitivity. Pair them with eggs and roasted sweet potatoes for a hearty, protein-packed morning plate that actually keeps you full.
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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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