Turkey Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
Breakfast sausage patties made from ground pork are a morning staple, but so many store-bought options sneak in turkey or chicken fillers that make label-reading a chore. These patties are built entirely around pork, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your skillet. Smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, sage, and a touch of garlic and onion powder come together to create that deeply savory, slightly smoky flavor you want from a proper breakfast sausage. The thumb-dimple trick keeps each patty flat as it cooks, and the avocado oil helps build a gorgeous golden crust on both sides. A quick sear in a hot skillet is all it takes — no oven, no fuss, just eight perfectly cooked patties ready to anchor your morning plate. They're Whole30-compliant too, so if you're in a reset or just eating clean, these deliver serious flavor without any compromises.
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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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