Cinnamon Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
These breakfast patties bring serious bold flavor to the morning table without leaning on the warm, sweet spices that show up in so many sausage blends. Ground pork gets seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic powder — a savory, smoky lineup that makes each bite feel satisfying and deeply flavorful. The homemade salsa verde is the real star of the show: tomatillos, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and lime juice blended into a bright, tangy sauce that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Store-bought salsas and seasoning packets can hide unexpected spices, so making everything from scratch here means you stay in full control of what goes into the pan. Searing the patties in avocado oil over medium-high heat gives them that gorgeous, caramelized crust that makes a homemade patty so much better than anything from a freezer bag. Whether you spoon the salsa verde right over the top or keep it on the side for dipping, this is a breakfast that feels like a real meal — vibrant, protein-packed, and completely free of anything you're trying to avoid.
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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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