Soy Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These breakfast patties are smoky, savory, and deeply satisfying — the kind of morning protein that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Ground pork gets seasoned with smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes, building a flavor profile that tastes like it came from a serious butcher shop, not a package. Store-bought breakfast sausage is notorious for sneaking in soy-based fillers, binders, and flavor additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's on your plate. The technique here is straightforward — mix, shape, and sear in avocado oil until each patty develops a deep golden crust that locks in all that seasoned pork flavor. Pressing a small dimple into the center of each patty before cooking is a smart little trick that keeps them flat and ensures even browning all the way through. They cook up beautifully in a cast iron or stainless skillet, and pulling them at 160°F means you get juicy, fully cooked results every time. Pair them with eggs, roasted vegetables, or anything else on your morning plate — these patties pull their weight.
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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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