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Pork Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Celebrate Oktoberfest with easy pork burgers with caramelized onions. Seasoned ground pork cooks up juicy and is topped with sweet onions.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword ground pork burgers, pork burgers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Caramelized Onions 20 minutes
Servings 4 burgers

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • lid for skillet
  • 2 spatulas
  • medium sautee pan

Ingredients

Pork Burgers

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices Muenster or Gouda cheese
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Caramelized Onions

  • 1 medium sweet yellow onion
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup wheat beer

Instructions

Pork Burgers

  • Mix the pork with the seasonings in a bowl.
    1 pound ground pork, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For the meat into 4 balls.
  • Heat oil in the pan, then smash/press the balls down with two spatulas or a burger press.
    1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Cover the pan with a lid, leaving one edge vented. Cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the burgers from the pan and put them on a paper towel-covered plate to drain the grease.
  • Let the pan cool, then clean it with a paper towel. Add burgers back to the pan and top with cheese. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes with the heat on to melt the cheese.
    4 slices Muenster or Gouda cheese
  • Mix the Dijon and the mayonnaise together in a bowl and set aside.
    3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Caramelized Onions

  • Cut onion in half, then slice.
    1 medium sweet yellow onion
  • Add butter to the pan, let melt then add the onions. Sautee for 5 minutes until browned.
    1/2 tablespoon butter
  • Pour in the beer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid has dissolved.
    1/2 cup wheat beer
  • Add the burgers to the buns and top with sauce and onions.
    4 brioche burger buns

Video

Visit YouTube for a video of how to make these Pork Burgers

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • If you do not want to use beer for the onions, you can substitute with chicken or vegetable stock.
  • Check the internal temperature is 160 degrees F for the thickest part of the burger before serving.
  • To store: Place the remaining burger patties on the bun and cover them in aluminum foil and refrigerate. Reheat in the foil in the oven or remove the foil and cook in the air fryer until heated through. Add the remaining caramelized onions in a separate container and reheat in a pan with a little beef broth. Eat within 3 days. See the post for freezing the pork patties.