Mushroom Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced breakfast patties are the kind of morning protein that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets layered with smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, garlic, onion powder, and dried sage for a flavor profile that tastes like it came from a serious butcher — not a sad freezer bag. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat and even in the pan, so you get that deep golden crust on both sides without any puffing or uneven cooking. Avocado oil gives the sear a clean, high-heat finish that locks in all those savory juices. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-derived or pure meat, so there's zero guesswork about hidden fillers, binders, or fungi sneaking into your breakfast. Whether you're following a Whole30 reset or just want a clean, satisfying start to the day, these patties deliver bold flavor with nothing unnecessary on the ingredient list.
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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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