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Pork Banh Mi Burger

Pork Banh Mi Burger

This Pork Banh Mi Burger offers a flavorful fusion of a traditional Vietnamese sandwich and a juicy burger, topped with sriracha mayo and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 889

Ingredients
  

Pork Patty Mixture
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 green onions finely chopped, white and green parts
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sriracha Mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil optional
Burger Assembly
  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • 0.5 cup quick pickled vegetables drained
  • 0.25 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalape?o thinly sliced, optional
  • 2 Persian cucumbers sliced

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Cast iron skillet

Method
 

Pork Patty Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, basil, garlic, green onions, fish sauce, sriracha, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and kosher salt. Form the mixture into 4 even patties about ?-inch thick.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, green onions, and sriracha to create the sriracha mayo.
  3. Heat the sesame oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the pork patties and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and the center reaches 160?F.
Burger Assembly
  1. Spread 1 tablespoon of sriracha mayo on the toasted side of each bun. Divide the pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalape?o (if using) between the bottom buns.
  2. Top with the pork patty and cucumber slices, then place the top bun, sauce side down. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Pork Banh Mi Burgers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 889kcal

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients and toppings to your preference. Fresh herbs and toasted buns greatly enhance the flavor and texture of the burgers.

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