Gochujang Glazed Pork Burgers
Gochujang Glazed Pork Burgers
Ingredients
For the Pork Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, 80/20 blend recommended
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gochujang Glaze
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For Serving
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, optional
- 1 tablespoon butter, as needed, for toasting buns
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and black pepper. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the patties tough. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into 3/4-inch thick patties, slightly wider than your burger buns.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 clove minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a small amount of oil (like vegetable or canola) to prevent sticking. Cook the pork patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, brush the patties generously with the gochujang glaze on both sides, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 160
- 4
While the patties are cooking, lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns. Toast them on the grill or in a separate pan for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Assemble the burgers: Spread mayonnaise (if using) on the toasted bun bottoms. Layer with a green leaf lettuce, a glazed pork patty, tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Gochujang Glazed Pork Burgers
Ingredients
For the Pork Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, 80/20 blend recommended
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gochujang Glaze
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For Serving
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, optional
- 1 tablespoon butter, as needed, for toasting buns
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and black pepper. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the patties tough. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into 3/4-inch thick patties, slightly wider than your burger buns.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 clove minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a small amount of oil (like vegetable or canola) to prevent sticking. Cook the pork patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, brush the patties generously with the gochujang glaze on both sides, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 160 - 4
While the patties are cooking, lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns. Toast them on the grill or in a separate pan for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Assemble the burgers: Spread mayonnaise (if using) on the toasted bun bottoms. Layer with a green leaf lettuce, a glazed pork patty, tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min