Pork Burgers with Smoked Cheddar and Hot Peppers
Elevate your burger game with these bold and flavorful Pork Burgers with Smoked Cheddar and Hot Peppers! Made with juicy ground pork seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper, these patties are seared to perfection and topped with rich, melty smoked cheddar cheese. A tantalizing kick comes from thinly sliced hot peppers, like jalapeños or banana peppers, adding an irresistible spice that perfectly balances the creamy mayonnaise spread. Nestled on toasty burger buns with crisp lettuce, these burgers are a smoky, savory, and spicy delight that comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or grilling weekends, this recipe is a must-try for any burger enthusiast craving a gourmet twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 slices Smoked cheddar cheese, sliced
- 0.25 cup Hot peppers (e.g., jalapeños or banana peppers), thinly sliced
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 4 large Lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
Divide the pork mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties about 1 inch thick.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, place the patties in the skillet, leaving space between them.
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until nicely browned. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
Place a slice of smoked cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet or grill pan with a lid. Allow the cheese to melt as the patties finish cooking (about 1-2 minutes).
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns in a separate skillet or toaster.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheddar cheese.
Top each burger with a few slices of hot peppers for spice. Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 191.8 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 4237 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 158.0 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1095 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 441 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
