Thai Pork Burger Recipes

THAI-SPICED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise and lime juice in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill. Puree green onions and next 3 ingredients in processor unitl smooth. Add mushrooms; process until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in pork and next 3 ingredients. Divide into 6 equal patties.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers until brown and cooked through, about five minutes per side. Spread 1 tablespoon lime mayonnaise on bottom of each bun. Place burger atp mayonnaise. Add cabbage to remaining myonnaise in bowl; toss to coat. Top burgers with cabbage mistsure, dividing equally. Place buns tops on cabbage.

THAI PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Finely shred lime peel (reserve lime). In a large bowl combine the lime peel, pork, bacon, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the Thai Hot Spice, shallot, cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. Mix well to combine. Form into 4 patties, 3/4- to 1-inch thick.
• For a charcoal or gas grill, place the patties on the grill rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in burgers registers 160°F. (Or, preheat broiler. Place patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5 inches from the heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until done (160°F.).
• Squeeze juice of half of a lime into a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, chile sauce, and remaining spice mix. Stir to combine. Add coleslaw. Toss to combine.
• Serve burgers on buns topped with slaw mixture. Thai Hot Pepper Spice Mix
• Shake everything together in a small jar, cover and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

GRILLED PORK BURGERS WITH CREAMY THAI-INSPIRED SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to 425ºF-450ºF. A grill pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat on the stove also works.
• In a bowl, combine all burger ingredients. Use your hands to mix well until all ingredients are incorporated together. Shape burgers into 4 patties, using your thumb to make a slight indentation in the middle of each one.
• Grill burgers for 9 to 10 minutes on one side, flip, and grill for another 5-8 minutes on the other side, or until cooked to 160ºF internal temp.
• While the burgers are grilling, prepare the slaw ingredients and place in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over slaw ingredients and toss together until well incorporated.
• To serve, place burgers on buns or lettuce wraps. Top each burger with a generous amount of the slaw, and serve any extra slaw on the side.