This pork burger is the ultimate homemade version of a Big Mac, using pork instead of beef. It's 2 pork patties, American cheese, special sauce, onions, pickles and lettuce.
Mince the garlic and small dice the bread and butter pickles
Add all of the special sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside. Sauce will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
Mixing and Cooking the Pork Burgers
Add ground pork to a large bowl and add remaining pork burger ingredients
Mix well but do not over mix. Form into patties
Cook the patties on a cast iron griddle or pan for 4 minutes each side. Check the temperature of the burgers with a meat thermometer. You're looking for a temp of 160°F
Add the cheese right before the burgers are ready and allow to melt for 30 seconds
Remove the burgers from the heat and place each one on a bun
Adding the toppings
While the burgers are cooking dice the onion and shred the lettuce very thin with a sharp knife
Add the lettuce, onion, dill pickle and special sauce to the tops of the burgers. Enjoy!
Notes
Make the sauce a day ahead of time if possible, it helps all the flavors blend together
Do not overcook the pork, the burger will dry out. An internal temperature of 160°F is good, the burger will continue to cook after it comes off the heat. I like to use a digital meat thermometer like this
Don't be afraid to slather it in sauce. The sauce is your best friend here
I cooked the pork burgers on a cast iron griddle but feel free to use a cast iron skillet, grill pan, flat top or the gas grill