Hazelnut Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
Smoky, cumin-spiced pork patties paired with a bright, tangy salsa verde make for a breakfast that genuinely earns a spot in your weekly rotation. The patties come together with pantry-friendly spices — cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder — mixed right into ground pork, so every bite is deeply seasoned without any fuss. A hard sear in avocado oil gives each patty that irresistible caramelized crust before the inside finishes cooking through to a safe 160°F. Meanwhile, the salsa verde is blended fresh from tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice, delivering a punchy, slightly chunky sauce that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Every single ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and completely free of tree nuts or nut-derived oils, so there's no label-scanning required before you dig in. Whether you spoon the salsa generously over the top or keep it on the side for dipping, this is the kind of morning meal that makes waking up early feel worth it.
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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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