These breakfast patties bring serious bold flavor to your morning routine — smoky, cumin-spiced ground pork seared until deeply browned and served alongside a bright, tangy salsa verde made from scratch with tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. The combination hits every note: savory, a little smoky, and just enough heat to wake you up. Every single ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and naturally free from tree nuts and related allergens, so there's no label-scanning required before you start cooking. The avocado oil gets the patties a gorgeous crust without any fuss, and the blender salsa comes together in under a minute. It's the kind of breakfast that feels indulgent but is actually built entirely from clean, real-food ingredients. Whether you spoon the salsa right over the top or keep it on the side for dipping, this is a morning meal worth getting out of bed for.
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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.
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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