Sesame Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast is this savory and satisfying. 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 avocado oil gives each patty a deep golden crust that's hard to beat, and the thumb-dimple trick keeps them flat and evenly cooked all the way through. Store-bought breakfast sausage can be a minefield of hidden additives, fillers, and allergen warnings — sesame showing up in unexpected places is more common than most people realize. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every bite, and this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward without sacrificing any flavor. Every ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and easy to find. These patties are bold enough to stand on their own but pair beautifully with eggs, roasted vegetables, or fresh fruit for a complete morning plate. They're the kind of recipe you'll want to double and keep in the fridge for the week ahead.
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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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