Low Sugar Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced breakfast patties prove that a satisfying morning meal doesn't need a drop of sweetener to taste incredible. Smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, dried sage, and a hit of garlic and onion powder do all the heavy lifting here, creating a deeply savory flavor that rivals anything you'd find in a store-bought sausage — without the hidden sugars that tend to sneak into commercial blends. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat and even in the pan, so you get that gorgeous, deep golden crust on both sides rather than a domed, unevenly cooked puck. Avocado oil handles the medium heat beautifully and keeps things clean and compliant. Whether you're mid-reset or just trying to eat cleaner in the mornings, these patties are the kind of recipe that makes the effort feel completely worth it — bold, hearty, and genuinely craveable from the very first bite.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds — stop as soon as the mixture is uniform to avoid overworking.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.
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