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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!

A front shot of a platter of pork sliders with burger toppings.

How to make mini pork burgers

  • 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

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, mustard, beer, garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Work the mixture with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Form 6 small patties.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet, grill or sauté pan to medium-high heat. Coat the surface with cooking spray.
  4. 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.
  5. When the burgers are almost done on the second side, add the cheese slices to each burger and cook until melted.
  6. Remove patties and toast the buns for 30-60 seconds each in the hot pan or grill.
  7. Build mini burgers with desired toppings and condiments.
An overhead shot of burger ingredients and toppings on a marble backdrop.

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.
A front shot of a platter of mini pork burgers.

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Mini pork burgers topped with gooey Muenster cheese and crisp veggies on a soft bun.

  • Author: Julie Andrews
  • 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

Units Scale
  • 1pound 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. When the burgers are almost done on the second side, add the cheese slices to each burger and cook until melted.
  4. Remove patties and toast the buns for 30-60 seconds each in the hot pan or grill.
  5. 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

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