Cashew 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 specialty butcher — not your own kitchen. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat and even as it cooks, so you get that gorgeous golden-brown crust on both sides without any domed, unevenly cooked centers. Avocado oil brings the skillet to the perfect sear temperature, locking in all that juicy, spiced goodness before you even flip them. Since every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about hidden fillers, coatings, or nut-derived additives sneaking into your breakfast. These patties are naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no cashew-based binders or fillers needed, because the pork and spices do all the work on their own. Pair them with eggs and roasted sweet potato for a complete, satisfying plate that keeps you fueled all morning long.
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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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