MSG Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties from the store are one of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives — flavor enhancers, preservatives, and mystery seasonings show up constantly on those ingredient labels. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going into every bite, and this version delivers serious flavor using nothing but whole spices and ground pork. Smoked paprika brings a deep, almost campfire-like warmth, while crushed fennel seeds and dried sage give it that classic breakfast sausage character you crave on a slow morning. A little garlic powder, onion powder, and optional red pepper flakes round everything out without relying on any packaged seasoning blends. The patties are pressed to an even thickness with a thumb dimple in the center so they cook up flat and golden rather than puffing into a dome. Avocado oil in a hot skillet gets you that gorgeous, deep-brown crust on both sides — the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. These are hearty, satisfying, and completely free of anything you didn't put in the bowl yourself.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!