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SPICY PORK BURGERS WITH GOCHUJANG SLAW



Spicy Pork Burgers with Gochujang Slaw image

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

3 tablespoons gochujang paste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for hands, grill grates and brushing on patties
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1/4 medium onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 medium head red or green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, grated on the large holes of a box grater
2 scallions, thinly sliced
4 burger buns, split
2 orange or yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered
Mayonnaise, for serving
1 large tomato, sliced
Lime wedges, for serving

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



Sesame Pork Burgers with Sweet and Spicy Slaw image

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

For the Dressing and Slaw:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. rice or white vinegar
1 Tbsp. Sriracha, hot chili paste (sambal oelek), or sweet Thai chili sauce (optional)
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
4 cups shredded cabbage
4 scallions, thinly sliced
For the Burgers:
1 lb. ground pork
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 tsp. Sriracha, hot chili paste (sambal oelek), or sweet Thai chili sauce (optional)
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp. fish sauce
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped, plus more for serving
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 English muffins, toasted
Freshly ground black pepper
Bread-and-butter pickles or quick-pickled carrots (for serving; optional)

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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