Wheat Free Whole30 Salsa Verde Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast patties that actually bring excitement to the morning table — these spiced pork rounds are seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic powder, then seared in avocado oil until deeply browned and irresistible. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required. The real showstopper is the blitzed salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice — bright, tangy, and just a little fiery, it cuts right through the richness of the pork. Getting that deep sear is the key move: letting the patties sit undisturbed in a hot skillet means you get a proper crust rather than a steamed, pale disappointment. The salsa comes together in under a minute with a few quick pulses, so the whole thing is genuinely weekday-friendly. Spoon the verde generously over the top or keep it on the side for dipping — either way, this is the kind of breakfast that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed.
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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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