Honey Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
Smoky, savory, and packed with bold spice, these breakfast patties are the kind of morning protein that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Smoked paprika and crushed fennel seeds do the heavy lifting here, giving the ground pork a deep, almost sausage-shop flavor without any sweeteners or fillers ā which means no honey, no maple syrup, and nothing hiding in a premade seasoning blend. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can feel confident about what's hitting the pan. The technique is simple but smart: a thumb dimple pressed into each patty keeps them flat as they cook, and a hot avocado oil skillet delivers that irresistible golden-brown crust on both sides. Cooking to an internal temperature of 160Ā°F means you get perfectly done patties every time without guessing. They come together fast and pair beautifully with eggs, roasted vegetables, or anything else on your morning plate.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp dried sage
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ 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 ā 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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