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Juicy ground pork burger with melted cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, onion and pickles served with fries and creamy homemade burger sauce.

Ground Pork Burgers with Creamy Homemade Burger Sauce

These ground pork burgers with creamy homemade burger sauce are juicy, cheesy and packed with flavour. Topped with crispy bacon, lettuce, onion and pickles, they make an easy burger dinner with plenty of extra sauce for dipping fries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Casual Dinner, Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Canadian, North American
Servings 2 burgers
Calories 1296 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for burger sauce
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Burger spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small whisk or spoon for mixing the sauce

Ingredients
  

Creamy Homemade Burger Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickles finely chopped or dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Pinch black pepper

Ground Pork Burgers

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 slices cheese your favourite varieties
  • 2 sesame seed hamburger buns
  • 4 slices bacon cooked until crisp
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced white or sweet onion
  • Dill pickle slices optional
  • Butter or oil for toasting the buns - optional

Instructions
 

  • Make the burger sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the burgers.
  • Season the ground pork. Place the ground pork in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Shape the patties. Divide the pork mixture into 2 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the hamburger buns. Press a small indentation into the centre of each patty.
  • Cook the pork burgers. Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until the burgers are browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Add the cheese. During the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, place your favourite cheese on each burger. Cover the skillet briefly if needed to help the cheese melt.
  • Toast the buns. Lightly toast the sesame seed buns in the skillet or under the broiler, if desired.
  • Assemble the burgers. Spread a generous layer of creamy homemade burger sauce over the buns. Add lettuce, the cheesy ground pork patties, crispy bacon, sliced onion and dill pickles.
  • Serve. Top with the remaining bun and serve immediately with fries and extra homemade burger sauce for dipping.
    • Make the homemade burger sauce first and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. That short wait gives the pickle, Dijon mustard and seasonings time to blend, creating a richer, tangier creamy burger sauce that really brings the juicy ground pork burgers together.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the ground pork. Mix the seasonings in just until combined so the pork burger patties stay tender and juicy.
  • Shape the patties a little wider than the buns. Ground pork burgers shrink slightly as they cook.
  • Use a meat thermometer. Cook the ground pork burgers until the centre reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Choose your favourite cheese. Cheddar, marble, Monterey Jack, Swiss or pepper Jack all work well. For dinner for two, using different cheeses is an easy way to personalize each burger.
  • Make the burger sauce first. Giving the creamy homemade burger sauce 10 to 15 minutes to sit helps the pickle, mustard and seasonings blend together.
  • Add extra pickle juice for more tang. Start with a small amount, taste, then adjust. It can quickly become too sharp.
  • Toast the buns if you can. Lightly toasted sesame buns hold up better under the juicy pork burger and creamy sauce.
  • Make extra sauce. The homemade burger sauce is excellent on the burger, but it is also really good as a dipping sauce for fries.
  • Keep toppings cold and crisp. Add the lettuce, onion and pickles just before serving so the finished pork cheeseburgerhas a nice mix of hot, juicy and crunchy textures.
  • Serve right away. These ground pork burgers with creamy homemade burger sauce are best while the patties are hot, the cheese is melted and the bacon is still crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 1296kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 56gFat: 105gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 2011mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 678IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 4mg
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