Gut Friendly Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
These breakfast patties bring serious flavor to the morning table — smoky, cumin-spiced ground pork seared in avocado oil until deeply browned, then finished with a bright, tangy salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Every ingredient is clean and intentional, which is exactly what you want when you're focused on keeping your gut happy and your meals free of inflammatory fillers or mystery additives. The salsa verde comes together in a blender in under a minute, and because it's made from whole, real ingredients, you get all the punchy flavor without any of the preservatives lurking in jarred versions. Cooking the patties in avocado oil over medium-high heat gives you that gorgeous, caramelized crust that makes these feel indulgent even though they're completely wholesome. The spice blend — cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder — does a lot of heavy lifting, so the pork is anything but bland. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or pulling together a quick weekend breakfast, these patties are satisfying, protein-packed, and genuinely craveable. Spoon the salsa right over the top and let that bright acidity cut through the richness — it's a combination that works every single time.
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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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