Chicken Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced breakfast patties are built entirely around ground pork, which means they're a natural fit for anyone steering clear of poultry without sacrificing any of the hearty, satisfying energy you want from a morning meal. Smoked paprika and crushed fennel seeds do the heavy lifting here, giving each patty that deep, savory complexity that makes you feel like you're eating something far more involved than a simple weekday breakfast. A little garlic powder, onion powder, and dried sage round everything out, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you're into that. The thumb-dimple trick in the center of each patty is a small but smart move — it keeps them flat and even in the pan so you get that gorgeous golden-brown crust on both sides. Avocado oil brings it all together in a hot skillet, and the whole process is straightforward enough to pull off before your first cup of coffee. These are Whole30-compliant from start to finish, with no fillers, no sugar, and nothing to second-guess on the label. Make a double batch and reheat them through the week — they hold up beautifully.
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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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