Xanthan Gum Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
These smoky, spiced breakfast patties are the kind of morning upgrade that makes you actually 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 ā a combination that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. There are no fillers, binders, or thickeners anywhere in this recipe, which means it's naturally free of gums and starches without any substitutions required. The patties hold together beautifully on their own, pressed into neat rounds and cooked in avocado oil until they develop a deep, golden-brown crust on both sides. A quick thumb dimple in the center of each patty keeps them flat and even as they cook, which is a small trick that makes a real difference. They're done when an instant-read thermometer hits 160Ā°F, so you get perfectly cooked pork every single time without any guesswork. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or building a full weekend breakfast plate, these patties deliver serious diner-style satisfaction with nothing but clean, whole ingredients.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp dried sage
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ 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 ā 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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