Wheat Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast is this savory and satisfying. Ground pork gets layered 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 whole thing comes together with just a bowl and your hands, no special equipment required. For anyone navigating wheat or gluten concerns, the beauty here is in the simplicity: every single ingredient is naturally free of grain, and there's no filler, binder, or breadcrumb in sight. Store-bought breakfast sausage can be a minefield of hidden additives and starchy fillers, so making your own puts you fully in control. A quick thumb-press dimple in each patty keeps them flat and even as they cook, and avocado oil gives the exterior that deep, golden crust you want. These patties are bold enough to stand on their own but easy to pair with eggs, roasted vegetables, or whatever else is on your plate. Once you've made a batch, it's hard to go back to anything from a package.
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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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