Name: Pork Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 small jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced); 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic

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Want something even more delicious than a grilled burger? How about an Apple Slaw topped Pork Burger?!

Filled with chopped jalapeños and onions these pork burgers are my secret recipe for a juicy and flavorful burger from your grill.

pork burger topped with slaw on gluten free bun on green plate

Ingredients you’ll need

ground pork
jalapeños
red onion
garlic (I used the jarred kind)
gluten-free buns if desired (I like Canyon Bakehouse)

step by step mixing ingredients for pork burgers in glass bowl

How to Make Pork Burgers

finely dice jalapeño and onion and add to pork along with jarred minced garlic
mix together with hands until just combined
form into 3-4 equal sized round patties about 1/2 inch thick
preheat grill to 350 degrees
grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through

Note that ground pork should reach an internal temp of 165 degrees F.

3 pork burger patties ready to cook on metal tray

overhead view of 3 grilled pork burgers on a baking sheet with spatula

Common questions about grilling pork burgers

How do I prevent flare ups on the grill?

Chose a high quality ground pork with no more than a 20 percent fat ratio

Can I sub another kind of meat?

Yes! This recipe is also delicious with ground turkey!

How to I make sure they cook evenly?

Make sure all of your burgers are of equal size and thickness

package of canyon bakehouse gluten free buns

What to serve with pork burgers?

My favorite way to serve these burgers is topped with Apple Slaw on a gluten-free bun.

I love to eat the leftovers by leaving off the bun and dipping in some mayo with a salad on the side.

Pork Burgers

Jennifer Draper

Want something even more delicious than a grilled burger? How about an Apple Slaw topped Pork Burger?!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic

Instructions

Preheat grill to around 350 degrees F
In a small bowl mix together all ingredients by hand until well combined
Form into 4 equal sized burger patties
Place burgers on preheated grill
Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through

Notes

feel free to sub ground turkey for the pork if desired
make sure to use a high quality meat to prevent flare ups on the grill from excessive grease
store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

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Pork Burgers

Ingredients you’ll need

How to Make Pork Burgers