Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can be surprisingly hard to find in a clean, additive-free form — most store-bought options are loaded with fillers, preservatives, and synthetic flavor enhancers you'd rather not think about before your first cup of coffee. These patties skip all of that entirely, building bold, savory flavor from scratch using smoked paprika, fennel seeds, sage, and a touch of garlic and onion powder. The result is a deeply satisfying patty with a smoky, slightly herby character that honestly puts the packaged stuff to shame. Avocado oil gives each patty a gorgeous golden crust when cooked in a hot skillet, and the thumb-dimple trick keeps them flat and even all the way through. The mixing method matters here too — just 30 seconds of hand-mixing keeps the texture tender rather than dense or rubbery. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or throwing together a quick protein-packed breakfast, these come together with nothing but real ingredients and a single pan.
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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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