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Juicy Pork Burgers

These 20-minute pork burgers are juicy and flavorful. They are pan-fried, so you can enjoy them year-round.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork 85/15
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, and ground cumin.
  2. Form the mixture into four ½-inch-thick patties. With your thumb, make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large, 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the burgers and cook them until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Their internal temperature should reach 160°F.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can streamline the process by combining the spices in a small bowl and then adding them to the meat.
  • The spices are the secret ingredient that makes these burgers so flavorful! I encourage you to use them all.
  • Please remember to use just ½ teaspoon of salt unless you use the Diamond Crystal brand. It has half the sodium of most salts, including other brands of kosher salt.
  • About half the oil will remain in the skillet, but all of it is needed to coat the bottom of the skillet. The nutrition info reflects this. 
  • Making a shallow dimple in the middle of burgers helps prevent them from puffing too much and losing their shape when they are cooked. 
  • To top the burgers with cheese, cook them for 5 minutes on one side, flip them, and cook for 4 minutes on the other side. Top them with cheese and place a lid on the skillet. Cook them for an additional 30-60 seconds, until they are cooked through and the cheese has melted.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them covered in the microwave.
  • You can freeze the cooled leftovers in a single layer in a freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 399mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.