Walnut Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast smells like garlic, smoked paprika, and sizzling pork. These savory patties are seasoned with fresh chives, crushed fennel seeds, and a touch of dried sage, giving them a deeply aromatic, almost Italian-sausage quality without any fillers or mystery ingredients. Every component is straightforward and whole-food, so there's no need to flip over a package and scan for hidden nuts or shared-facility warnings. The trick of pressing a small dimple into the center of each patty before cooking keeps them flat and ensures even browning, and that golden crust from the avocado oil is genuinely worth the few extra minutes of patience. A quick check with an instant-read thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness, so you get juicy, perfectly cooked patties every single time. Make a double batch on Sunday and you'll have a protein-packed 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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