Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast smells like garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh chives sizzling in a hot pan. These savory pork patties are seasoned with fennel seeds, dried sage, and a hint of red pepper flakes, giving them a bold, herby depth that puts any packaged breakfast sausage to shame. Because the whole thing comes together with straightforward whole-food ingredients, you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding inside — no fillers, no mystery additives, and absolutely no peanut-related concerns. Avocado oil gives each patty a gorgeous golden crust, and the thumb-dimple trick keeps them flat and even so every bite cooks through properly. Ground pork is the ideal canvas here — it stays juicy and picks up all those aromatics beautifully without needing anything extra to hold it together. Make a double batch on Sunday and you've got a protein-packed breakfast ready to go all week long.
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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.
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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