Sesame Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can quietly harbor hidden allergens — sesame oil sneaks into plenty of pre-seasoned meat products and store-bought patties more often than you'd expect. Making your own from scratch puts you fully in control, and this version delivers serious flavor with nothing suspicious in sight. Ground pork gets loaded with smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and onion powder for that classic savory-sweet sausage profile with a subtle smoky depth that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A thumb dimple pressed into each patty before cooking is a small trick that pays off big — it keeps them flat and ensures even browning in the skillet. Avocado oil gives you a gorgeous, deep golden crust without any fuss, and cooking them in batches means every patty gets proper contact with the pan rather than steaming. These are hearty, satisfying, and completely Whole30-compliant, so they work whether you're doing a reset or just want a clean, protein-packed start to your morning. Pair them with eggs and roasted vegetables, or tuck them into a lettuce wrap for something a little different.
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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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