Name: Whole30 Breakfast Sausage Patties {whole30 + paleo + keto}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Whole30
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground pork (or ground chicken, turkey, or beef); 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or Whole30 compliant all purpose seasoning; 2 teaspoons fresh sage, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 3 or 4 green onions, sliced (optional); pinch of chili flakes (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Avocado oil, ghee,coconut oil, or lard for frying

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Whole30 breakfast sausage patties are delicious homemade sugar free breakfast recipe, whether you’re doing a Whole30 or not! Made with ground pork, herbs, green onions, salt and pepper. Easy to make and full of flavor! Whole30, paleo, keto friendly, gluten free.

Close up shot of several golden brown + crispy Whole30 pork sausages on a light colored speckled plate with scattered sage and sliced green onions surrounding the sausages.

The best Whole30 Breakfast Sausages

I’m gonna go ahead and say it – any morning with these Whole30 compliant breakfast sausage patties is a very good morning. Even if you’re not in the middle of a Whole30 – they are THAT delicious!

Filling up on healthy protein + healthy fat in the morning is such an important piece of the puzzle on a Whole30 journey.

It balances your blood sugar first thing in the morning and keeps your energy grounded – with no sugar or caffeine crash hitting hard around 11 am!

One of my favorite go to Whole30 breakfasts is some homemade breakfast sausage (or bacon), an egg or two, and a large helping of lemony sautéed kale.

Maybe a scoop of a random sauce that’s hanging out in the refrigerator & a big forkful of sauerkraut and I’m basically in Whole30 breakfast heaven.

If you make these pork breakfast sausages ahead of time and have them ready to re-heat in the morning, putting breakfast together takes 15 minutes tops.

It’s makes for a (very) delicious breakfast win!

Why you’ll love these Whole30 Breakfast Sausage Patties

These Whole30 compliant breakfast sausage patties are:

Easy to make
Incredibly flavorful
Savory
Satisfying
Herbaceous
Perfectly seasoned
Meal prep friendly
So very delicious!

Overhead shot of several golden brown + crispy Whole30 pork sausages on a light colored speckled plate with scattered sage and sliced green onions surrounding the sausages. On a creamy colored background next to a cup of black coffee.

Ingredients for Whole30 breakfast sausage patties

The ingredients for these homemade breakfast sausage patties basically consist of two parts – ground pork, and spices / aromatics.

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

Here’s exactly what you need to make these ground pork breakfast sausages:

Ground pork – Ground pork is my go to meat for breakfast sausages, but you could also make them with ground turkey, ground chicken, or even ground beef.
Poultry seasoning – Poultry seasoning or a Whole30 compliant all purpose seasoning would both work to give these sausages good flavor!
Sage – Dried or finely chopped fresh sage would both work. If you use dried sage you’ll just reduce the amount – exact measurements for both options are given in the recipe card below.
Garlic powder + onion powder – Two of my favorite dried spices for boosting the flavor of just about any savory dish! Garlic and onion powder definitely add great depth of flavor in these sausage patties.
Green onions – Green onions are optional, but if you have them on hand I love the fresh green bite that they bring to this recipe.
Chili flakes – Again, this ingredient is optional if you don’t like spicy, but so good if you want a little kick of heat!
Salt + pepper
Oil for frying – Avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, or lard are all great Whole30 compliant options.

Overhead shot of a light colored speckled bowl with whole30 pork sausage ingredients - ground pork, spices, salt, pepper, sliced green onions, chili flakes, and chopped fresh sage. On a creamy colored background with an antique spoon tucked into the bowl.

45 degree angle shot of several golden brown + crispy Whole30 pork sausages on a light colored speckled plate with scattered sage and sliced green onions surrounding the sausages. On a creamy colored background.

How to make Whole30 Breakfast Sausage Patties

These paleo pork breakfast sausages are made in just a couple easy steps.

This recipe makes a fairly large batch – about 16 small sausages. If you want to make less it can easily be cut in half.

However I think more is better for these sausages as they can be easily meal prepped and stashed in the refrigerator or freezer until your ready to re-heat and enjoy!

Here’s the step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Mix together the sausage ingredients

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Form into about 16 small patties.

Step 2: Cook the sausage patties

Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil, ghee, coconut oil, or lard in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium high. Fry patties in batches, adding more oil if needed, for about 2 minutes per side depending on thickness. Cook until nicely browned and cooked through.

Step 3: Serve or store until ready to eat!

Eat immediately, or move to the refrigerator until ready to re-heat and serve. These paleo sausage patties also freeze well and can be warmed in a skillet or microwave directly from the freezer.

Overhead shot of several raw Whole30 pork sausage patties scattered with fresh herbs.

Close up 45 degree angle shot of several raw Whole30 pork sausage patties scattered with fresh herbs.

What gives breakfast sausage it’s flavor?

You might be wondering, what give makes breakfast sausage taste like.. well breakfast sausage, and not just ground pork?

Well it’s generally a blend of a few typical spices – rosemary, sage, onion powder, garlic powder, and sometimes fennel seeds.

But honestly you can add whatever flavors you like best and call it a day!

I think that poultry seasoning or all purpose seasoning lay a solid foundation for these paleo sausage patties, and then adding sage, onion powder, garlic powder, and green onions take it to the next level.

Like from yum to YUM. If ya know what I mean.

Is this breakfast sausage keto friendly?

Yes! Because these homemade breakfast sausage patties are made without sugar, maple syrup, or any sweeteners they are 100% keto friendly.

How to know when breakfast sausage is done

These breakfast sausages take about 2 minutes per side to cook, depending on the thickness.

You will know when they’re done when the center feels somewhat firm to the touch, and there is no pink remaining in the inside.

If you want to make sure they’re cooked using a meat thermometer the internal temperature should be between 155-160 degree Fahrenheit.

What is a splatter screen and why is it helpful for this recipe

A splatter screen is a round fine mesh screen with a handle that you can place over the top of a frying pan to prevent excessive oil from splattering on the stove, or burning you.

If you’ve ever cooked burgers, sausage patties, steak, or deep fried anything on the stove top you know what a mess it can make.

While it’s not essential to use a splatter screen for this recipe, it is helpful!

Are these Whole30 breakfast sausage patties healthy?

Yes! These breakfast sausage patties are Whole30 compliant, paleo friendly, keto friendly, gluten free, and dairy free.

They are a healthy protein rich option for dinner and beyond.

How to store, re-heat, and freeze these sausage patties

To store: These whole30 compliant sausages can be stored already cooked, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Alternatively you can store the sausage mixture raw in the refrigerator (also for up to a week) until your ready to cook them.

To re-heat: To re-heat these breakfast sausages simply warm them in a pan over medium heat until heated through, or microwave for 30 seconds – 1 minute.

Freezing: These sausages freeze super well for easy breakfasts! To freeze lay them individually on a plate or a small cutting board and pop them in the freezer. When they’re frozen transfer to a freezer safe container and re-heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot.

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