Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
These breakfast patties are bold, savory, and built entirely from real, whole ingredients — no mystery seasonings or synthetic flavor boosters anywhere in sight. The pork gets seasoned with a confident blend of cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and garlic powder, so every bite delivers genuine depth without relying on anything artificial. A hot avocado oil sear locks in a deep, caramelized crust that makes these patties feel far more special than your average morning protein. The real showstopper is the fresh salsa verde — tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice blitzed into a bright, tangy sauce that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Because you're making the salsa from scratch, you know exactly what's in it, which is a huge relief compared to jarred versions that often sneak in natural flavors or additives. These come together in one skillet and a blender, making them a genuinely achievable weekday breakfast that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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4 servings
For the salsa verde
- 6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
For the patties
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Quarter the tomatillos and place them in a blender or food processor along with the jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pulse until the salsa is slightly chunky but cohesive, about 8–10 short pulses. Taste and adjust salt, then set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Mix with your hands just until the spices are evenly distributed — do not overwork the meat.
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