Juicy BBQ Pork Burgers
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Sweet, tender, juicy pork burgers, packed with bold flavor, and served with spiced up potato wedges on the side. This will take burger night from blah to whoa!
Super flavorful and juicy ground pork burgers are my new favorite for burger night with the family. Make them in a skillet, on a grill, in an air fryer – just make the perfect pork burgers using my recipe!
Simple Steps to the perfect pork burgers
Mix the ground pork with minced onion, and seasonings, then cook until perfect. Top with caramelized onions, BBQ sauce and mayo. Add lettuce and tomato (maybe some pickles) and your favorite burger toppings to make your perfect burger!
They’re super easy to make, and as a bonus I’m also including my awesome spiced up potato wedges to serve with them. You’re welcome.
Step-by-step photos and instructions are below. Jump to the recipe card if you wish!
Why you’ll love this
- Adaptable: This recipe makes some pretty large burgers, but you could change it up and make some amazing sliders instead.
- Easy to make: Seriously.
Pork Temperature
Ground Pork Temperature: Pork burgers (like all ground meat) should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to ensure they are safe to eat. Use a instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burger to check for doneness.
Avoid overcooking the burgers, as this can lead to dryness.
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Key Recipe Ingredients
Note: This highlights some ingredients. Full list is in the recipe card.
- Ground pork. I use lean ground pork, so you have to be sure not to overcook them. Using a higher fat content in pork burgers will make them juicier. I use an 80% lean ground pork, if you use 90% lean the pork can be drier (and we want juicy burgers).
- Onions. We use these as a topping as well as in the burger patty. Slice into half moons for the topping, mince for the patties.
- Burger buns. I like to use potato or brioche buns. Regular buns with the sesame seeds on top will work too.
- BBQ sauce and Mayonnaise. Use your favorite brands for this.
How to make this recipe
This is a step-by-step photo guide. Full ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
JumpGet prepped. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel the onions, dice ¼ of one finely (to go in the burger patty). Slice the remaining onion into thin half-moon slices.
If serving with wedges, go ahead and prep those now too.
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Make the seasoning and sauce
Seasoning: Add all seasoning ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined. We are going to use half in the burger patties, and half on the fries. Remember this!!
Sauce: Add the mayo, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper to a bowl, mix until well combined.
Cook the onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the sliced onions over medium heat until softened and browned. Don’t cook on too high of a heat, we’re looking for soft onions. Stir ¼ cup of BBQ sauce into the onions. Set aside.
Make the burgers. Add the ground pork, minced onion, the seasoning to a bowl and gently mix.
Cook the burgers. Divide the ground pork mixture into 4, and shape into patties. In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers 5 minutes on each side, until fully cooked (temp should be 160°F). Add a slice of cheddar to each burger and allow it to melt a little.
Assemble. Toast the burger buns until golden brown. Spread each bun half with a little BBQ, and a little of the chipotle mayo sauce. Add the burgers to the bottom half, top with onions.
Add tomato slices and a lettuce leaf, then add the top bun.
Serve. Serve with potato wedges or French fries and extra BBQ sauce (or ketchup)
Kylee’s Notes
Ground Pork Temperature: Pork burgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to ensure they are safe to eat. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burger to check for doneness.
Avoid overcooking the burgers, as this can lead to dryness.
How do I store leftovers?
Let leftover pork burger patties cool to room temperature, then store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. When you are ready to eat them, reheat until piping hot in a skillet, oven or microwave.
Freezing instructions
If you want to make the burgers ahead, form them, and then lay on parchment paper and freeze, then store in a freezer bag. They can also be stacked with a piece of paper between each burger.
More recipes to love
If you’re into pork and good flavors(and you should be!), check out my Crock Pot Pork Loin, Pork Schnitzel, or my Whiskey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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BBQ Pork Burgers
Ingredients
For the seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
For the burgers
For the fries
- 6 large red potatoes about 1.5lb
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Peel the onions, dice ¼ of one finely (to go in the burger patty). Slice the remaining onion into thin half-moon slices.
Make the seasoning
- Add all seasoning ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined.
Make the fries
- Slice the potatoes into wedges, place in a bowl and drizzle oil over the top, sprinkle half of the seasoning over the top and mix well until the wedges are coated in oil and seasoning.
- Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
Cook the onions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the sliced onions over medium heat until softened and browned. Don’t cook on too high of a heat, we’re looking for soft onions.
- Stir ¼ cup of BBQ sauce into the onions. Set aside.
Make the burgers
- Add the ground pork, minced onion, remaining seasoning (plus a little extra salt and pepper to a bowl and gently mix.
- Divide into 4, and shape into patties.
Cook the burgers
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium high heat. Cook the burgers 5 minutes on each side, until fully cooked (temp should be 160°F)
- Add a slice of cheddar to each burger and allow it to melt a little.
Assemble
- Toast the burger buns until golden brown.
- Spread each bun half with a little BBQ, and a little mayo.
- Add the burgers to the bottom half, top with onions.
- Add tomato slices and a lettuce leaf, then add the top bun.
Serve
- Serve with the cooked potato wedges, and extra BBQ sauce.
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Nutrition
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
