SPICY PORK BURGERS WITH GOCHUJANG SLAW
Gochujang does double duty here: it's used to flavor the pork bulgogi-inspired patties, along with plenty of garlic, and tossed with cabbage and carrots. Grilled julienned bell peppers and fresh lime juice complete the umami-packed burger topping.
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Whisk together the gochujang paste, olive oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar and garlic in a large bowl; transfer half of the mixture to a medium bowl and set aside until ready to use.
- Add the pork, onions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the large bowl with half of the gochujang mixture. Using 2 forks, begin "pulling" the ground pork apart as if you were shredding pulled pork, breaking up the clumps and incorporating the ingredients together without compacting the meat into a dense mass. Continue to pull the meat apart until thoroughly mixed and no clumps of onion or pork remain and all of the gochujang mixture has been absorbed.
- Lightly oil your hands. Working one at a time, divide the pork mixture into 4 equal portions; roll gently between your hands into balls. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet and flatten to patties about 1 inch thick.
- Toss the cabbage, carrots and scallions in the medium bowl with the reserved gochujang mixture until completely coated; season with salt and pepper. Let sit until ready to serve.
- Prepare a grill or large grill pan for medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates.
- Grill the buns until toasted on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Brush the patties with oil and grill until lightly charred on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the burgers to the buns and let sit 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill the peppers until charred in spots on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice; season with salt and pepper directly on the board.
- Liberally spread mayonnaise on the top buns. To serve, top the burgers with the tomato slices, grilled peppers, gochujang slaw, a squeeze of lime and the top buns.
SESAME PORK BURGERS WITH SWEET AND SPICY SLAW
These Southeast Asian dumpling filling���inspired pork burgers will become your new go-to favorite weeknight meal. Get the recipe.
Provided by Tara O'Brady
Categories Hamburger Mayonnaise Vinegar Sauce Cabbage Green Onion/Scallion Pork Garlic Sesame Oil Cilantro Muffin Pickles Carrot Kid-Friendly Small Plates Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the Slaw:
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Transfer about 1/4 cup dressing to a small bowl; set aside.
- Add cabbage and scallions to remaining dressing and toss to evenly coat. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and chill both the salad and dressing until ready to serve.
- Do Ahead: Dressing and slaw can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
- Make the Burgers:
- Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix pork, garlic, Sriracha (if using), sesame oil, fish sauce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Shape pork mixture into 4 patties, slightly larger in diameter than English muffins (about 4").
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches if necessary, fry patties until browned on both sides and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
- Spread reserved dressing on muffins. Place a patty on bottom halves. Season with salt and pepper. Pile on some slaw, pickles, and cilantro, then close muffins. Serve with remaining slaw alongside.
- Do Ahead: Patties can be made 1 day ahead. Separate with parchment if stacking. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.
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