Pork Banh Mi Burger

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork

¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1-2 teaspoons sriracha, depending on desired spice level

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon kosher salt kosher salt

½ cup mayonnaise

2 green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped

2 teaspoons sriracha, plus more to taste

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (optional)

4 brioche buns, toasted

½ cup quick pickled vegetables, drained

¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro

1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

2 Persian cucumbers, sliced

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the pork, basil, garlic, green onions, fish sauce, sriracha, sugar, cornstarch, pepper, and salt

Using your hands, carefully form the pork mixture into 4 even patties about ⅓-inch thick

Make the sriracha mayo

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, green onions, and sriracha together until smooth

Heat the sesame oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat

Once the oil is glistening, add the pork patties and cook undisturbed until browned and the center reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes each side

Spread 1 tablespoon of the sriracha mayo on the toasted side of the top and bottom buns

Divide the pickled vegetables, cilantro and jalapeno (if using), between the bottom buns

Top with the pork patty, cucumbers and top bun, sauce side down

Repeat with remaining ingredients

Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 889
• Total Fat: 71 g
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Cholesterol: 130 mg
• Sodium: 940 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 28 g