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Pork Chop Burger

Make these easy pork chop burgers or pork steak burgers with lots of mustard and soft onions.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4 burgeres++
Calories: 604 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Romanian

Ingredients

  • 4 small boneless pork chops or pork steaks, Note 1
  • 5 teaspoons mustard divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry savory or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 4 rather large onions
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 4 Buns Note 2
  • some rocket or other salad leaves
  • radishes or gherkins to serve optional

Instructions

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  1. Tenderize pork chops: Place the meat between two layers of plastic wrap. Tenderize the meat slightly using a meat mallet. 4 small boneless pork chops
  2. Marinate chops: Mix 1 heaped teaspoon of the mustard, the grated garlic, salt, pepper, herbs, and paprika powder. Rub the chops with the mixture, place in a flat dish, and cover with cling film. Let marinate in the fridge for 4-5 hours. Remove the meat from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.1 teaspoon mustard + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper + 1 teaspoon dry savory + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  3. Caramelize onions: Slice the onions into thin rings. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the pan. Add the onions, sprinkle them with a little salt, and cook them gently until they soften slightly and start getting some color, about 10 minutes. Add a splash of water if they threaten to catch.4 rather large onions + 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  4. Heat the buns: Split them and heat them for a few minutes in the oven. Remove the onions from the pan and keep them warm while you sear the meat.4 buns
  5. Cook pork chops: Wipe the pan with a paper towel. Heat the last tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the pork chops and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side. These are rather small chops that will fit in a bun, so the cooking time will be short. The chops should be golden.
  6. Assemble the burgers: Spread some of the remaining mustard on each bottom bun. Place a pork chop on top, then add a few salad leaves and some caramelized onions. Finish with the top bun. Serve immediately with radishes, gherkins, or white cabbage salad.

Notes

  • had multi-seed buns.
  • Pork: For this recipe, you can use lean, boneless pork chops or lean pork steaks, both of which work beautifully.
  • Buns: Ideally, use whole wheat or another sturdy option. Don't use soft, sweet burger buns, as they are better suited for ground beef burgers. A softer bun may crumble with a chewier steak. I had multi-seed buns.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 604kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 712mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4burgeres++

Amount Per Serving

Calories 604

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 604kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 712mg 30%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%

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