These breakfast patties are bold, satisfying, and packed with real flavor from a lineup of spices that actually earns its keep — cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and a hit of garlic powder all work together to make ground pork taste like something you'd crave any day of the week. The homemade salsa verde is the move here: fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice blended into a bright, tangy sauce that cuts right through the richness of the seared pork. Everything on this ingredient list is naturally free of grains and oats, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's clean eating that doesn't taste like a compromise. Getting a deep, caramelized crust on each patty is the key step, and the avocado oil and medium-high heat make that happen fast. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or pulling together a quick weekend breakfast, these come together with minimal fuss and deliver maximum payoff. Spoon that salsa verde generously — it's the kind of sauce that makes the whole plate sing.
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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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