These grilled Asian-style pork burgers are juicy and flavorful made with ground pork, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, green onions, and spices topped with a simple red cabbage slaw.
After we finished dinner tonight, my husband said: "you have to blog these burgers"! They are amazing! We all agreed that they were pretty epic. I have a deep love for Asian cuisine. I adore the textures and flavor combinations of Asian dishes. These burgers have the perfect flavor medley all bundled up on a toasted brioche bun.
This grilled pork burger reminds me of a Vietnamese meatball soup recipe that I make in the wintertime. The pork meatballs for the soup are made with similar ingredients, like fish sauce and lemongrass. The burger is an adapted recipe from Food & Wine magazine.
I came up with my own twist on the original recipe and the result is a tender, juicy, flavorful burger that will not disappoint. Make sure that you serve them with the red cabbage slaw. These flavors together are where the magic happens.
How To Make Grilled Asian-Style Pork Burgers
Ingredients for the burgers:
1 ½ lbs ground pork
2 green onions, finely diced
1 teaspoon lemongrass (I love the organic tubes of lemongrass and ginger. Find them in the produce section *see below)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
*Burger buns
In a large bowl, mix all burger ingredients together. Don't be afraid, get in there with your hands and get messy.
Form a patty that is about an inch thick. I made 6 good size burgers.
Chill patties for about an hour. Now make the slaw topping:
Slaw for Asian burgers:
2 cups freshly shredded cabbage
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon natural brown sugar
Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Toss with cabbage. Set aside until burgers are done. You can also make this the night before and store in the refrigerator in a sealed container until ready to serve.
Grill burgers for about 8-10 minutes (4-5 minutes per side) over medium-high heat until juices run clear.
Throw the burger buns on the grill and lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray. Grill until just toasty.
What To Serve With Asian-Style Pork Burgers
Top burgers with slaw and serve with your favorite condiment. We love Sriracha sauce!!
More great toppings for these burgers are:
- Wasabi
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Sriracha Mayo
If you love Asian-inspired recipes, you should also try these Grilled Asian Shrimp Skewers, and Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken Soup!
*This post was updated on January 22, 2020 from the original post published June 1, 2011.
Asian Style Pork Burgers
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 ½ lbs ground pork
- 2 green onions finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemongrass
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 6 Brioche burger buns
For the slaw:
- 2 cups freshly shredded red cabbage
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon natural brown sugar
Instructions
For the burgers:
- Mix all ingredients except buns together in a large mixing bowl. Don’t be afraid to get in there with your hands and get messy.
- Form 6 patties that are about 1 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for about one hour. Meanwhile, make the slaw.
For the slaw:
- Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar in a small bowl. Toss with cabbage in a large bowl. Set aside until burgers are done.
To cook burgers:
- Grill burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side over medium high heat, or until juices run clear.
- *Optional: Lightly spray cut sides of buns with olive oil cooking spray and place them cut side down on the grill. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Place burgers onto bottom sides of buns and top with Asian slaw and your favorite Asian condiments, such as sriracha, wasabi, or chili sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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basilmomma: Heather Tallman
I am going to try this! I made one last summer from Bon Appetite that we liked but this looks good too!
Marelie
Hi,I found your blog while browsing.Too bad I was late for Friday Linky..I hope to come next week.This Asian Burger is such a treat.I hope to try this one.Thanks for sharing.Would you like to know about Filipino Food?hope you could come and visit me.thanks
Joanna
Amee, these look & sound great! Can't wait to make & serve 'em up sometime soon!Could I do without the fishsauce in the recipe?~J
Amee
Thanks, Joanna! Yes, you can leave out the fishsauce. It will still be delish! 😉
Angie {Successful2gether}
Oh these look great! 🙂 found this one on the grilling recipes linky at family fresh meals!
Amee Livingston
Thank you, Angie! They are so delicious!!
Amee Livingston
Thank you, Angie! They are so delicious!!