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Grilled Pork Burgers

There’s no better way to bring in the grilling summer season than with a delicious pork burger. These easy-to-make burgers have a tender texture that’s flavored with garlic and onion to create an iconic main dish. When paired with a quick homemade sauce, there’s no other recipe you’ll need this season!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Difficulty Easy
Method Grilling
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 burger patties
Calories 329kcal
Author Kaleb

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • 2 lb ground pork
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp yellow miso (mild)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

For the sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley minced

Instructions

For the burgers

  • Have a parchment-lined baking sheet prepared and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, miso, and egg yolk. Mix until the meat and seasonings are well combined.
  • Use a scale or by eye to portion the meat mixture into 8 equal balls. Flatten each one into a patty approximately 3 inches wide. If needed, use a 3-inch biscuit cutter as a guide. Drizzle the patties with the oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Heat the grill on high for 15 minutes, and reduce to medium-high. Grill the patties until they are browned and reach 160°F, 4-5 minutes per side. Once grilled, remove the patties from the heat and serve with the sauce.

For the sauce

  • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, dill, and parsley. Whisk until smooth and store in the refrigerator until serving. This can be made two days in advance.

Notes

  • For the most flavorful burgers, make sure to start with good-quality ground pork. A recipe can only be as good as the ingredients that go into it, so opting for better-quality pork is the first step.
  • The easiest way to mix the meat together is to use your hands. If touching raw meat is not appealing, simply put on gloves to prevent contact. Alternatively, a spoon or spatula can be used to mix everything together, but it may not create the evenest distribution of meat and flavorings.
  • If you want evenly-sized pork burgers, weigh each patty with a food scale before rolling it into a flat disc. This will ensure that each pork burger has the same weight and will cook in relatively the same amount of time. If weighing on a food scale, make sure to cover the scale with plastic wrap or another protective cover for easy clean-up.
  • For the sauce, any herbs will work. Whatever you have on hand will likely be delicious in the sauce and pair well with the burger. Cilantro, basil, dill, parsley, and tarragon will all be wonderful additions, but the pairings may need to be adjusted. Depending on the type of herb, using one herb may be best.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger patty | Calories: 329kcal

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