Tree Nut Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

Tree Nut Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties

Smoky, savory, and packed with bold spice, these breakfast patties are the kind of morning protein that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Smoked paprika and crushed fennel seeds do the heavy lifting here, giving each patty that deeply aromatic, almost sausage-shop quality without any fillers or mystery additives. Garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, and a pinch of red pepper flakes round out the seasoning so every bite is layered and satisfying. Because the whole thing is built from ground pork and a handful of pantry spices, there's zero concern about hidden tree nut oils or cross-contamination from processed sausage blends at the store. The thumb-dimple trick keeps the patties flat as they cook, and the avocado oil gets them beautifully golden and crisp on both sides. They're Whole30-compliant and naturally free from grains, dairy, and nuts, so they fit a clean-eating morning without any compromise on flavor. Batch them up, and you've got a week of seriously good breakfasts ready to go.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb ground pork
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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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