Turmeric Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, savory breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually look forward to getting out of bed. Ground pork gets seasoned with smoked paprika, fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and onion powder for a deeply flavorful blend that tastes like it came from a specialty butcher — without any mystery ingredients. For anyone avoiding turmeric, store-bought sausage patties can be a minefield, since the spice often sneaks into blends and seasoning mixes without much fanfare. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you stay in full control of what hits your plate. A thumb dimple pressed into each patty before cooking is a small trick that makes a real difference, keeping them flat and ensuring even browning in the skillet. The avocado oil gives the outsides a gorgeous, deep golden crust while the inside stays juicy and tender. These are Whole30-compliant and protein-packed, making them a genuinely satisfying start to the day whether you're following a specific protocol or just want a clean, no-fuss breakfast.
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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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