Brazil Nut Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets layered with smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and onion powder for a deeply savory flavor that tastes like it came from a serious butcher — not a freezer bag. A thumb-pressed dimple in the center of each patty is a small trick that pays off big, keeping them flat and evenly browned in the skillet rather than puffing up in the middle. Avocado oil gives you a clean, high-heat sear that locks in the juices and builds that gorgeous golden crust on both sides. Because every ingredient here is a straightforward whole-food staple, there's zero guesswork about hidden fillers, additives, or cross-contamination from tree nuts that can sneak into pre-seasoned or store-bought sausage products. The optional red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Batch these out on a Sunday and your weekday breakfasts are basically handled.
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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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