Pork burgers are a juicy and flavorful alternative to traditional beef patties, offering a slightly sweeter and richer taste. Made with ground pork, bacon, and onions, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and sage, these burgers cook up tender and moist. They pair wonderfully with toppings like coleslaw, caramelized onions, or tangy barbecue sauce for a satisfying and savory twist on the classic burger.
Pork Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grated onion (grated on the large holes of a box grater)
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1-1/2 pounds ground pork
- 8 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for the grill grates or pan
- 6 slices cheddar, provolone, or your favorite cheese (optional)
- 6 burger buns, split and toasted
- Romaine lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and sage. Let sit until the liquid is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes. Gently mix the pork and bacon into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Divide the mixture into 6 balls (about 6 ounces each), being careful not to overwork the meat. Press into 1-inch thick patties (about 4 ½-inch rounds).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 400°F to 425°F.
- Oil the grill grates with the vegetable oil. Grill the patties over direct heat, covered, until the internal temperature reads 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt.
- Alternatively, cook on the stovetop: Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches as necessary, cook the patties until the bottoms are golden and crusty, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip, and cook until the internal temperature of the patties reads 165°F, about 3 minutes more. If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt.
- Serve the burgers on the toasted buns with desired toppings.
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