Quick Look at this Asian-Inspired Pork Burger
- Ready In: 20 minutes!
- Serves: 3
- Main Ingredients: ground pork, garlic, spices, dijon mustard, buns, and topped with the best crunchy, spicy slaw!
- Dietary Info: dairy-free and gluten-free friendly.
- Equipment: meat thermometer, outdoor grill or use the stove top!
- Best For: easy weeknight dinners and great for backyard cookouts!
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Why You’ll Crave These Juicy Pork Burgers With Crunchy Slaw
- Ground pork is fairly lean but more naturally juicy than turkey or chicken.
- More budget-friendly than other ground meats.
- Fast cook time – only 20 total minutes from start to finish.
- That spicy, crunch slaw on top is perfection! So much great flavor and texture.
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- ground pork – use plain ground pork, NOT ground sausage. Pork sausage is already seasoned and not what you want for this recipe.
- dijon mustard – the perfect compliment to the natural pork flavors!
- mayo & sriracha – adjust the amount of Sriracha to your desired spice level.
- hamburger buns – any of your favorite varieties would work – regular, whole wheat, gluten-free, or even a lettuce bun!
- American cheese – make the burgers dairy-free by using a dairy-free alternative or omit the cheese.
How To Make Pork Burgers
Step 1 – Mix the burger mixture until combined, but do not overwork the meat.
Step 2 – Form into 3 patties and make a thumb indent in the middle of the tops (this helps prevent doming to cook evenly).
Step 3 – Grill the pork burgers over direct heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Step 4 – Option to add cheese slices towards the end of cooking.
Pro Tip!
Ground pork should reach an internal temperature of 160°F in the middle. Remember that this temp will increase as the meat rests, so I recommend pulling them off the heat at 155°F to let them rest for 5 minutes. The result is a perfectly juicy pork burger!
Best Pork Burger Toppings
- spicy sesame slaw (featured in the recipe card) – it is incredible!!
- avocado slices
- butter lettuce
- quick pickled onions
- jalapeños
- cucumber slices
Step 5 – Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes to let their juices redistribute while you make the slaw. Build your burger with a generous helping of the spicy sesame slaw on top!
Best Ways To Serve With Grilled Pork Burgers
These easy pork burgers can be served with just about anything! We love enjoying them with some potato chips, baked American fries, easy grilled broccoli, air fryer asparagus, or some grilled potato wedges. If we are serving them for a cookout, we usually offer a variety of toppings and side dishes that everyone loves!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Spicy Mayo Slaw:
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, more to taste
- ⅔ cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- pinch kosher salt
Bun + Toppings:
- 3 hamburger buns
- butter lettuce
- American cheese, or dairy-free alternative
- avocado slices
Instructions
- Prep Grill: Preheat to medium-high heat (450℉). Ensure grill grates are clean and oiled.
- Prep Burgers: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine. Divide into 3 equal parts and form burger patties. Push down gently in the center of each patty with your thumb to create an indent. Season the tops with just a bit of extra salt and pepper.
- Slaw: In a separate small bowl, combine the ¼ cup mayo and 1 teaspoon Sriracha. In a separate large bowl, add ⅔ cup green cabbage, ⅔ cup purple cabbage, ⅔ cup carrots and 4 green onions (sliced). Toss. Add in the mayo mixture, 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar and pinch kosher salt. Toss to combine.
- Grill Burgers: Place burgers over direct heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 155℉. If using cheese, add it to the tops of the burgers when they reach approx. 153℉ and close the lid to allow the burger to continue cooking and the cheese to melt. Remove from grill and set on a plate. Let meat rest 5 minutes.
- Serve: Take the bottom of the bun and add a piece of butter lettuce. Top with some slaw followed by a burger and then some avocado followed by a bit more slaw. Add the top bun and enjoy!
Notes
- Number of Burgers: option to make 4 burgers instead of just 3, but they will cook down a bit and you might end up with 4 slider-sized burgers. When we created 3 burgers they were big enough to fit on a regular-sized burger bun. Cook time will also be a bit lower if you make 4 instead of 3.
- Dairy-Free: omit the sliced cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Gluten-Free: check the label of your worcestershire sauce and omit, if needed. Serve on gluten-free or lettuce buns.
- Storage: leftover burgers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store the slaw in a separate container.
- Freeze: make patties and then place a piece of parchment in between them, as you stack. Place the stack of patties in a freezer-safe bag, label and place in freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight and then grill according to the instructions above.
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Bridget says
Delicious and so easy!
Caryn says
These pork burgers were amazing. I didn’t have sriracha, so I substituted with Cholula. These were so quick and easy. The spicy slaw and sliced avocado put this recipe over the top. This meal is going into our rotation. Thanks for a great recipe!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Caryn!!