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Pork Banh Mi Burger

Irresistible Pork Banh Mi Burger with Spicy Sriracha Mayo

The Pork Banh Mi Burger fuses Vietnamese flavors with a classic American burger, delivering a delightful meal packed with savory pork, pickled vegetables, and spicy mayo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, Vietnamese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Consider using ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Can swap with mint.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Can use scallions or chives.
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Soy sauce is an alternative for vegetarians.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust spice level as preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Brown sugar for richer taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder may work as well.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use white pepper if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is a substitute.
For the Spicy Sriracha Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Optional but adds flavor.
For Assembly
  • 4 buns Brioche Buns Whole wheat or gluten-free buns are alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Leave out for a cilantro-free burger.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Omit or replace with milder peppers if desired.
  • 1 cup Persian Cucumbers Any cucumber variety will work.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork with chopped basil, minced garlic, sliced green onions, fish sauce, sriracha, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly and form into four patties.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise with green onions and sriracha until smooth. Adjust sriracha to taste.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked to 160°F.
  4. Toast brioche buns until golden brown. Spread sriracha mayo on inner sides of each bun. Layer with pickled vegetables, cilantro, jalapeños, pork patty, and cucumber slices.
  5. Serve warm with extra pickled veggies on the side or crispy fries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure pork reaches 160°F. Consider prepping patties in advance and refrigerating for better shape during cooking. Quick-pickled veggies are also an option.

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