Breakfast just got a serious upgrade. These savory pork patties are seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic powder, then seared in avocado oil until deeply browned and irresistibly crispy on the outside. The homemade salsa verde — blended from fresh tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice — brings a bright, tangy punch that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Every single ingredient here is compliant with Whole30 guidelines, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. One of the trickiest parts of a round of Whole30 is finding morning meals that actually feel satisfying and exciting, and this one delivers on both counts. It makes four servings, so it's great for meal prepping a few days of breakfasts at once — just reheat the patties and spoon the salsa verde over the top. Bold, clean, and genuinely craveable, this is the kind of recipe that makes you forget you're following any kind of program at all.
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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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