Thursday, July 7, 2011

Thai Pork Burgers

For 4 burgers:
1/2 C. lime juice
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots, shaved into ribbons
1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 C. cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 lb. ground pork
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 of your favorite hamburger rolls
Toppings: mayonnaise and Thai chili sauce (found in the Asian section of the supermarket)

Mix lime juice, fish sauce, and olive oil. Toss half of the dressing with shaved carrots, sliced red onion and cilantro.
Lightly mix ground pork with kosher salt. Form into 4  3/4-inch-thick patties; make an indentation in the center. Preheat a grill to high; brush the grates and burger with canola oil. Season the patty with salt and grill about 4-5 minutes per side, basting with the remaining dressing. Serve on your favorite hamburger rolls with mayonnaise, chili sauce and the slaw.

Helpful Tip: If you are unable to find ground pork, you can ask them to grind it for you. Loin makes a beautiful, lean burger.

1 comment:

  1. Lean pork is great for burgers. Thai chili sauce, such as sriracha, tends to be on the hot side, so if you prefer mild, be sure the bottle says mild!

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