These ground pork burgers with Thai-inspired peanut slaw are packed with flavor and will soon be one of your favorite grilled burger recipes to whip up all summer long.
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The most delicious grilled pork burgers are here.
They’re packed with flavor. I season the ground pork burgers with a garlic, ginger, and basil mixture and then the Thai-inspired peanut slaw on top? Oh my gosh, a flavor roller coaster in your mouth!
The Thai slaw is so easy to whip together. I do a mixture of pre-bagged coleslaw mix and then I slice some additional veggies to add some color and additional flavor. Then the sauce is super easy to mix together, in 10 minutes you have seriously one of the best coleslaw recipes ever.
It’s such a fun twist on your traditional burger. This is where to start if you're looking to have some fun grilling burgers. Ground pork burgers have a higher fat content, making them juicier.
The multi-talented burger: meet the grilled pork burger.
Between seasoning for ground pork burgers, and topping ideas for ground pork burgers, you can really have some fun with making pork patties!
Seasoning for Pork Burgers
Have some fun with the list below and mix and match your seasonings!
- Garlic Powder
- Ginger
- Smoked Paprika
- Ground Mustard
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Cajun Seasoning
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Fennel
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano
- Onion Powder
Is pork good for burgers?
Yes! Pork is so delicious for burgers. They have a bit more fat than ground beef so it's guaranteed to be juicy and super flavorful.
The best seasoning for ground pork burgers?
For these ground pork burgers, I used the below seasoning combination.
- Ground Ginger
- Granulated Garlic
- Dried Basil
- Sea Salt
- Pepper
Tips for making ground pork burgers on the grill
Here are some tips for making grilled pork burgers.
Burger Internal Temp: You should cook your pork patties on the grill until they reach an internal temp of 160F.
Cook Time: To achieve this, you'll want to cook the burgers for 4 - 5 minutes on each side.
Non-Stick Spray: You don't have to use non-stick spray if you don't want to, but if you want to ensure that they don't stick, you can give your grill grate a spritz.
This creamy peanut Thai-inspired slaw is the best topping for pork burgers!
It is so easy to make this Thai-inspired peanut slaw! Here's what you need and how to make it.
Ingredients for Thai-Inspired Slaw
- Green Cabbage
- Purple Cabbage
- Carrots
- Red Pepper
- Crushed Peanuts
- Fresh Cilantro
Ingredients for the Thai-Inspired Slaw Sauce
- Peanut Butter
- Soy Sauce
- Ground Garlic
- Ground Ginger
- Sesame Oil
- Lime
- Rice Vinegar
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Ground Pork Burgers with Thai-Inspired Peanut Slaw
Ingredients
Thai-Inspired Slaw Sauce
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter
- 6 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Ground Garlic
- Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- ½ Lime
- 3 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
Thai-Inspired Slaw Veggies
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup purple cabbage
- 1 cup red peppers
- 1 cup carrots
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ⅓ cup chopped peanuts
Ground Pork Burgers
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon of garlic ginger and basil
Spicy Garlic Mayo
- 2 parts mayo
- 1 part hot chili sauce
- Sprinkle of garlic powder
Instructions
Thai-Inspired Slaw
- In a small bowl, whisk togethe your sauce ingredients. Pour over your sliced veggies.
- Stir well and set aside.
Ground Pork Burgers
- In a separate bowl, mix together your 1 lb. of ground pork with the seasonings.
- Split into 4 patties.
- Grill over medium heat for 8 minutes. 4 minutes each side. The internal temp should be 160F.
- Take your brioche buns, and place 1 patty on the bottom bun, 1 scoop of Thai-inspired slaw, spread a little bit of spicy garlic mayo on the top bun and place that on top of your burger.
- Enjoy!
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