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Pork Burgers with Feta Mustard

Spiced Pork Burgers topped with a feta-mustard mayonnaise and pickled beets! An amazing flavor combination and hand's down my favorite burger of all time.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 931kcal

Ingredients

For the pork spice blend (see note 1):

For the pork burgers:

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, coriander, fennel, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Mix well.
  • Add pork and gently mix until seasonings are distributed evenly. Form into 6 patties approximately 1/2-inch thick each.
  • Preheat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add patties (frying in batches if necessary) and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted at the thickest part reaches 160 degrees.
  • While the burgers are cooking, in a small bowl combine feta cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard and mix well. Drain 2 to 3 pickled beet slices per person.
  • Transfer burgers to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Spread cut sides of buns with butter and toast in skillet or on grill until golden brown.
  • To assemble the burgers, spread the bottom of each toasted bun with some of the feta mustard. Top each with a pork burger and 2 to 3 pickled beet slices.

Notes

  1. Pork spice blend: This simple blend of spices flavors the ground pork and makes it absolutely delicious.
  2. Ground pork: Plain ground pork, on pork sausage or mild or sweet Italian sausage.
  3. Feta mustard: This mouth-watering spread is made up of whole-grain mustard, feta cheese, and mayonnaise. All the best toppings mixed together!
  4. Pickled beets: I like Aunt Nellie's brand. They are sweet and acidic and it really just completes the burger. 
  5. Yield: This recipe makes 6 delicious pork burgers on buns.
  6. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  7. Make ahead: The feta mustard can be made the day before (stir to recombine before serving). The patties can also be assembled and stored covered in the refrigerator a day in advance. And of course, the pickled beets (should you choose to make them) can be made weeks in advance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger on brioche | Calories: 931kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg