Xanthan Gum Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
These savory breakfast patties are built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients — ground pork, fresh chives, garlic, and a confident blend of fennel, smoked paprika, and sage — so there's no need to scan a label or second-guess what's hiding in a pre-made sausage blend. That's the real win here: every single component is naturally free of binders, fillers, and thickeners, including xanthan gum, which sneaks into a surprising number of packaged breakfast meats and spice mixes. The fennel seeds and smoked paprika do serious heavy lifting, giving these patties that classic sausage-shop flavor without any shortcuts. A thumb dimple pressed into each patty before cooking is a small trick that makes a big difference, keeping them flat and ensuring even browning in the skillet. The avocado oil gets the pan hot enough to develop a deep, golden crust on the outside while the inside stays juicy and fully cooked through. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or throwing together a quick weekend breakfast, these come together fast and reheat beautifully. Pair them with eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, or just eat them straight off the plate — no judgment.
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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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