Gut Friendly Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, herb-scented breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed. Ground pork gets seasoned with smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and onion powder — a blend that delivers serious depth without relying on anything processed or gut-disrupting. Avocado oil keeps the cook clean and the edges beautifully golden, while the thumb-dimple trick ensures each patty stays flat and cooks evenly all the way through. There are no fillers, no added sugars, and no mystery ingredients — just whole, real food that your digestive system can actually work with. The fennel seeds in particular are a smart touch, lending that classic breakfast sausage flavor while also being gentle and supportive for digestion. These patties are satisfying enough to anchor a full plate alongside eggs and roasted vegetables, or simple enough to batch-cook and reheat on a busy weekday morning.
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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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