Apple ‘n’ Pork Burgers

Name: Apple 'n' Pork Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded peeled apple; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup drained unsweetened crushed pineapple; 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 pound ground pork; 2 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each); 2 hamburger buns, split; Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sliced ripe avocado, mustard and mayonnaise, optional

This pork burger recipe is a favorite of ours. We had a similar burger in Hawaii and once home, I experimented and came up with this tasty version that we actually prefer to the original. I like to serve them with a salad or fresh corn on the cob. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded peeled apple
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup drained unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound ground pork
2 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each)
2 hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sliced ripe avocado, mustard and mayonnaise, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture; mix well. Shape into two patties.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Top with cheese. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, avocado, mustard and mayonnaise if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 529 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Teriyaki Pork and Apple Burgers in Cooking for 2 Fall 2008

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knscuba

Dec 31, 2014

Absolutely love these burgers. A nice change from a beef burger. I make these frequently in the summer. I did add an egg to help hold it together. Made grilling much easier.
kkrowiak

Apr 10, 2014

The flavour of these burgers was amazing, however, the recipe needs to include something that helps bind the meat together - mine, like some of the other reviewers experienced, fell apart on my grill! We wound up having pork 'n' apple sloppy joes! :-)I'll be making this again with an egg added in - hopefully it'll stay together this time!
amyposten

Oct 20, 2012

made this and my husband loved it.
germanycook

Mar 9, 2012

These are an awesome change from your regular burger, wow! I followed the recipe pretty much, but instead of crushed pineapple in the burgers I just put slices on top of the cooked burgers. Much better, otherwise it would be too fruity! I took the others' advice and added an egg to hold it together. Also cooked them in the frying pan for 3-4 mins each side, rather than on the grill. Delicious - a taste of the tropics, during spring in Germany!
norcountykid

Dec 25, 2011

I made this for my family and they loved it! They would be great in meatball form also!
head2toe

Jul 4, 2011

Too moist for our grill as it fell apart while cooking. Will definately make again, but maybe over the stove instead.
Pearl411

Jul 2, 2011

Really a welcome change from the old "Hamburger" we all know. But next time I will add more bread crumbs and maybe and egg or two. It has a tendency to fall apart without womething to bind it together. But it tastes sooooo good!