Have you ever had Pork Burgers? If not, youre in for a treat. These Juicy Ground Pork Burgers are super flavorful and are ready in about 15 minutes for a quick tasty dinner.
Ill show you how to make pork burgers and youll see why we like pork burgers better than traditional burger recipes!
We absolutely LOVE pork burgers and cooking with ground pork. Here are a few reasons why:
If youre interested in checking out more recipes that use an alternative to ground beef, check out these ground bison meatballs!
How many burgers does this recipe make?
Using 1 lb of ground pork, this recipe makes 4 really large burgers, or 6 smaller burgers. As you can see in the pictures, the burgers are really tall if you make 4 burgers. Keep in mind that even though youre using only 1 lb of ground pork, youre adding oats and eggs, bulking up these burgers quite a lot.
So if youre trying to stretch the meat budget or are on a diet, I recommend dividing the ground pork mixture into 6 patties to make 6 burgers instead of 4.
More easy pork recipes: Cajun Pork Chops
I find it best to reheat these pork burgers in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 350F and reheat for 5-10 minutes. This is a good opportunity to put a slice of cheese on the burger and let it melt all over the patty.
I love using my Cuisinart Oven and Air Fryer Combo to reheat food because it doesnt neat to be preheated, so it saves us a few minutes when were hungry and hangry. It also doesnt heat up the whole kitchen which is nice in the summer.
How to make burgers from ground pork
Cooking ground pork burgers is just as easy as cooking any other burgers. You can do it simply by adding salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like, forming burger patties, and cooking them.
But I like to add a couple of extra ingredients to give these pork burgers a really great flavor and texture, and to make them really juicy, even when reheated.
The two ingredients are:
Why do I add oats and eggs to burgers??
Heres why:
You know when you cook burgers theres sometimes weird this weird pink gelatinous stuff that oozes out of them? And at the same time too much liquid comes out, resulting in dry burgers on the inside that steam in their own juices instead of juicy burgers that get nice and browned on the outside?
Yea, I dont like that either.
Oats absorb the extra juices from the ground pork as it cooks, and ensures that the juices stay inside the burger.
Egg ensures that there is no funky stuff oozing out of the burger, since the egg solidifies as it cooks and also solidifies anything else inside the burger.
This mixture results in the perfect burger. I use oats every time I make turkey burgers and chicken burgers, and I use egg in my venison burgers.
Dont worry, you cant taste or feel the oats. They just make everything work together nicely. Its how people add breadcrumbs to burgers, but I think oats make a better texture. Plus they are a little healthier than bread crumbs.
Another ground pork recipe to try: Steamed Pork Dumplings
To make these burgers extra flavorful, I add a teaspoon of garlic powder and two teaspoons of dried oregano to the ground pork mixture along with the egg and oats.
I also add a teaspoon of salt. Yes, its a lot, but salty burgers just taste so good, dont they?
You can also add onion powder if you like, or other dried herbs (such as Italian seasoning or dried parsley and/or basil).
I am usually all for freshly minced garlic and fresh herbs, but dried herbs and granulated garlic powder is actually better for some recipes! I like how the dried seasoning spread evenly throughout the ground meat, giving every single bite lots of flavor.
Make sure you mix the seasonings well to really incorporate them into the ground pork.
More unique burger recipes: Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Popper Burgers
These burgers are pan-fried and cook REALLY fast – about 5 minutes per side over medium-low heat. Five minutes per side is enough to brown the burgers nicely on each side and to fully cook the inside of the burger.
Remember, ground pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F.
Always a use an instant-read meat thermometer to test the inside temperature of your burgers to be sure. You dont want to cut into a burger before its cooked and lose all the delicious juices inside!
This is the thermometer I have. Its inexpensive and makes sure your burgers and steaks come out perfect. Definitely a worthwhile investment.
Burgers are actually a GREAT weeknight meal because they are super quick to cook and dont require babysitting. Just put them on a skillet, set a timer, flip, set a timer. Check the temperature, DONE.
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FAQ
Can you use ground pork in place of hamburger?
Is ground pork similar to ground beef?
How do you make ground pork taste like beef?
Which cooks faster ground beef or ground pork?
Do you eat ground pork burgers?
We absolutely LOVE pork burgers and cooking with ground pork. Here are a few reasons why: Ground pork tastes much better than ground beef (yep! At least I think so!) Ground pork works really well with many different seasonings and makes for really flavorful burgers
How to make a healthy burger?
There are different ways to make a healthy burger. Traditional bread can be replaced by wholemeal bread or skillet bread rich in fiber or other similar preparations. The sauce used can be a homemade avocado sauce or beet hummus for example. Meat can be prepared at home with ground beef and natural seasonings or you can use shredded chicken breast or canned tuna. Lettuce, tomato and onion are also welcome and a healthy burger.
Do pork burgers need to be cooked all the way through?
That doesn’t exist for pork burgers. They need to be cooked all the way through, which is why I suggest longer cook times per side than for regular burgers. With pork, better safe than sorry! Ok. Enough talky talk.
How do you make a burger with ground pork?
Place the ground pork, salt, pepper, barbecue sauce, and onions if you’re using them into a medium bowl. Mix the meat and seasonings together just until combined. Try not to over-mix. Form into 8 burgers about three-quarters of an inch thick and place on a wire rack on top of a foil or parchment-lined baking tray.