Turmeric Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Savory, garlicky, and packed with herby depth, these breakfast patties are the kind of morning protein that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage — a lineup that delivers serious flavor without relying on any golden-hued spices. For anyone avoiding turmeric, store-bought sausage patties can be a minefield, since that bright yellow spice sneaks into plenty of commercial blends and seasoning mixes. Making your own from scratch means you control every single ingredient, and this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat as it cooks, and a hot avocado oil sear gives you that deeply golden crust with a juicy, tender center. They come together fast, cook up in two quick batches, and hit 160°F right on cue. Meal prep a batch ahead of time and you've got a satisfying, whole-food 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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