Paraben Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
Bright, smoky, and packed with bold flavor, these pork breakfast patties are the kind of morning meal that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic powder before being seared in avocado oil until deeply browned and irresistible. The homemade salsa verde — blitzed together from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice — brings a tangy, herbaceous punch that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Every single ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and free from the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and seasoned meats. That matters a lot when you're being intentional about what goes into your body, and making everything from scratch means you stay in full control. The patties sear up beautifully in a hot skillet, developing a crust that holds together well and delivers serious texture in every bite. Spoon the salsa over the top or keep it on the side for dipping — either way, this is a breakfast worth repeating.
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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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