Carrageenan Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
These breakfast patties bring serious flavor to the morning table, with smoky, cumin-spiced ground pork seared until deeply browned and finished with a bright, tangy salsa verde made entirely from scratch. The homemade tomatillo sauce is the real star here — fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice blended into something punchy and vibrant that store-bought versions simply can't match. That matters more than it might seem, because many jarred salsas and processed sauces sneak in additives like carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener, making label-reading a chore. Here, every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what's going into your meal. The pork mixture comes together fast with pantry spices, and the avocado oil sear gives each patty a gorgeous crust that holds up beautifully under that spoonable green sauce. Whether you're deep in a Whole30 reset or just trying to eat cleaner without sacrificing satisfaction, this is the kind of breakfast that actually keeps you full and excited to be in the kitchen.
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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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