Wheat Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced 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, crushed fennel seeds, sage, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes, delivering a bold, savory flavor that puts any store-bought sausage to shame. Because the seasoning blend is built entirely from whole spices and pantry staples, there's no filler, no binders, and nothing hidden — just clean ingredients that happen to be completely free of wheat and gluten by nature. Avocado oil gives the patties a gorgeous, deep golden crust in a hot skillet, and the thumb-dimple trick keeps them flat and even as they cook through. The result is juicy on the inside, caramelized on the outside, and ready to pair with eggs, roasted vegetables, or whatever else is on your plate. Whether you're following a structured reset or just trying to eat cleaner in the mornings, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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