Shellfish Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast smells like garlic, chives, and smoky paprika sizzling in a hot skillet. These savory pork patties are seasoned with fennel seeds, dried sage, and smoked paprika — a combination that gives them a deeply satisfying, almost sausage-shop flavor without any mystery ingredients or fillers. Ground pork is naturally free from shellfish and the kind of cross-contact concerns that can make pre-made breakfast meats stressful to buy off the shelf. The technique is straightforward: mix, press, and sear until you get that deep golden crust that makes each bite worth waking up for. A thumb dimple in the center of each patty keeps them flat and ensures even cooking all the way through. Avocado oil handles the high heat beautifully, giving you a clean sear without any fuss. These patties are the kind of thing you'll want to make on Sunday and look forward to all week.
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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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