Sesame Pork Burger
I first found this Sesame Pork Burger recipe on Epicurious. It was good but I felt it needed a little more boldness. With a few spice upgrades and flavor tweaks, this burger turned into something crave-worthy! The pork patties are packed with umami flavor and seared to juicy perfection. Served on a toasted English muffin (or a pretzel roll) with your favorite toppings, they make a fun and flavorful twist on your typical burger night.
Recipe Steps
My husband and son love classic beef burgers, and we make them often throughout the summer. But I was craving something with a bolder, more unique flavor—and that’s when I found this sesame pork burger recipe. Our son has a sesame allergy, so he can’t enjoy these, but I make a batch early in the season and freeze them. That way, they’re ready to go anytime we fire up the grill!
Pro Tip: Want perfectly shaped burger patties every time? I use the lid from a round Pyrex storage container—just press the meat mixture into the lid, then gently flip it out. It’s a simple, mess-free way to get evenly sized burgers that cook uniformly on the grill.
Looking for the perfect topping? Don’t miss the spicy slaw recipe that pairs beautifully with these burgers—shared in a separate post.
Sesame Pork Burgers
Equipment
- 1 Heavy bottom pan or grill
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp. Sriracha
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- ¼ C cilantro finely chopped
- ½ tsp. salt
- ⅓ tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 4 English muffins toasted
- ¼ C cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic, Sriracha, sesame oil, fish sauce, chopped cilantro, kosher salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Mix gently until just combined—do not overwork.
- Form the pork mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Toast the number of English muffins desired.
- While muffins are toasting, preheat a grill or heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- Pair with Spicy Slaw using some of the reserved spicy slaw dressing as a condiment for the burgers. Brush slaw dressing on the inside of the English muffins and place each burger on the bottom bun. Top the burger with a generous portion of spicy slaw, and garnish with extra cilantro and a squirt of Sriracha if desired.
Victoria Cook
Victoria is a passionate home cook who became the host and chef of over 100 episodes of a private cooking show tailored for wellness practitioners and their patients. With a love for ethnic cuisines, she enjoys using a variety of spices and fresh ingredients to create flavorful, healthy meals for her husband and son. Always up for a culinary challenge, Victoria finds joy in experimenting with new recipes—and if she can whip them up in an electric pressure cooker, she’s even happier.
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