Shellfish Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets layered with smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and onion powder — a blend that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. The avocado oil helps you get that deep, golden-brown crust on both sides, while the thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat and evenly cooked all the way through. There's no filler, no mystery seasoning packets, and absolutely nothing to second-guess on the ingredient list — just real food with bold flavor. For anyone navigating a Whole30 reset, store-bought breakfast sausage is almost always off the table due to added sugars, fillers, or questionable additives, so making your own is genuinely the move. These come together fast, cook in two quick batches, and hit 160°F right when that second side turns golden — no guesswork needed. Serve them straight from the skillet and watch them disappear before the coffee is even done brewing.
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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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