Pulled Pork Burger
This juicy, restaurant-style BBQ pulled pork burger features a 50/50 patty piled high with savory pulled pork, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- Burger press optional
- Cast iron grill pan optional
Ingredients
The Patties
- ½ pound ground beef 80% lean
- ½ pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash liquid smoke
- Pinch salt
The Toppings
- 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ pound pulled pork
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce plus extra for topping
- 3 to 6 slices bacon cooked
The Buns
- 3 brioche buns
Instructions
- Prep the patties - Combine the patty ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Separate the mixture into ⅓ pound balls and then press into patties about 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
- Reheat the pulled pork - Mix 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce into the pulled pork and reheat on the stove, in the microwave, or even in a foil tray on the grill.
- Grill - Grill the patties until well done. Since there’s pork in the burger you’ll want to cook it until it hits 160 degrees F. Add the cheese a minute or two before the burgers are done to let it melt.
- Toast the buns - Toast the buns on the grill or broil in the oven. Keep an eye on the buns as they toast quickly.
- Assemble the burgers - Transfer the patties to the bun, then top with crispy bacon, a pile of pulled pork, and an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce!
- Serve with your favorite side, a cold beer, and enjoy!
Notes
Pulled pork: It's super easy to make delicious pulled pork at home with a slow cooker! Try our recipe here.
Serving suggestions: The Big Pig burger goes great with a side of crispy onion rings and some extra bbq sauce for dipping! We love making Alexia onion rings in our air fryer for burger nights.
On the grill: If you are cooking the burgers on the grill you can easily prep all the other toppings on the grill as well. Toast the buns quickly, just make sure to keep an eye on them. And reheat the pulled pork on the grill in an aluminum foil tray.
On the stove: If you don’t have a grill to cook on at home, get yourself a cast iron grill pan so you can get beautiful grill-like results on the stove. You’ll then want to toast buns in the oven, and reheat the pork on the stove in a separate pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 928kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 4mg
