Mini Pork Burgers
These mini pork burgers may be small, but they’re mighty!
The patties are made uber-flavorful with Dijon mustard, beer and seasonings, and they’re seared to perfection then topped with melty muenster cheese and crisp veggies on a soft bun.
Go ahead and make them – you won’t regret it!

How to make mini pork burgers
Featured Ingredients
- Ground pork: I love the flavor of pork, and making a burger out of ground pork is no exception.
- Dijon mustard: Added to the ground pork, Dijon just adds even more flavor (I add it to meatballs and meatloaf, too).
- Beer: Adds a richer flavor to the patty.
- Muenster cheese: For that ooey gooey meltiness on top.
- Slider buns: To bring it together as the perfect slider!
- Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, ketchup, mustard, or whatever you like to put on your burger.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, mustard, beer, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Work the mixture with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Form 6 small patties.
- Heat a cast iron skillet, grill or sauté pan to medium-high heat. Coat the surface with cooking spray.
- Once hot, add the pork patties and cook on each side about 3-4 minutes, until a brown crust is formed and the internal temperature of the burger reaches 145 degrees.
- When the burgers are almost done on the second side, add the cheese slices to each burger and cook until melted.
- Remove patties and toast the buns for 30-60 seconds each in the hot pan or grill.
- Build mini burgers with desired toppings and condiments.
Recipe Substitutions and Alterations
- For the ground pork: Try with ground beef, chicken or turkey or a mix of two.
- For the buns: Any slider-sized bun will work.
- For the toppings: Use any burger toppings you love, such as lettuce, tomato, red onion, slaw, etc.
- “Supersize” these: If you want these burgers to be full-size, use full-size buns and double the burger size.
Nutrition Considerations
- To make these gluten free: Use gluten free slider buns. Be sure all ingredients you choose are gluten free.
- To make these dairy free: Skip the cheese or use a slice of dairy free cheese.
- To make these nut free: This recipe does not contain nuts. Be sure all ingredients you choose are nut free.
- To make these egg free: This recipe does not contain eggs.
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Mini Pork Burgers
Mini pork burgers topped with gooey Muenster cheese and crisp veggies on a soft bun.
- Prep Time: 15-20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Total Time: 40-50 mins
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1–pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons beer (Amber or stout)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 slices Muenster, cut into 6 pieces
- 6 mini buns
- Burger toppings and condiments, as desired
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, mustard, beer, garlic, salt and pepper. Work the mixture with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Form 6 small patties.
- Heat a cast iron skillet, grill or sauté pan to medium-high heat. Coat the surface with cooking spray. Once hot, add the pork patties and cook on each side about 3-4 minutes, until a brown crust is formed and the internal temperature of the burger reaches 145 degrees.
- When the burgers are almost done on the second side, add the cheese slices to each burger and cook until melted.
- Remove patties and toast the buns for 30-60 seconds each in the hot pan or grill.
- Build mini burgers with desired toppings and condiments.
Notes
Substitution Tip: Swap ground pork for ground turkey, chicken or beef, or do a combination of two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 497mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
These look amazing!
I am so glad you think so, Improv Oven! I hope you get to try them out 😀 Thanks for visiting!