How to Make Ground Pork Burger with Smoked Bacon and Cheddar - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy, flavorful burger. From classic beef burgers to veggie patties, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating the perfect burger. Today, we're adding a new twist to the traditional burger with our ground pork burger with smoked bacon and cheddar recipe.

If you're a fan of pork, then this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. It combines the rich, savory flavors of ground pork with the smoky goodness of bacon and t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 pound) packages Farmland® Fresh Ground Pork
  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 8 strips Smithfield® Hickory Smoked Bacon, cooked crisp and cut in half
  • 8 thick slices sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 brioche buns, split horizontally
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Pickles
  • Mayonnaise
  • Yellow mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium. Combine ground pork, onion and hot sauce; mix well with hands. Shape into 4 (8-oz.) burgers; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Grill burgers until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F., turning after 8 minutes. Place 2 slices cheese on top of each burger to melt.
  • Lightly toast brioche buns on grill, being careful not to burn. Place pork burgers on buns; top each with 4 half strips of bacon.
  • Serve with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard on the side.
  • Nutrition

    1402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 109g
    • Saturated Fat: 49g
    • Cholesterol: 349mg
    • Sodium: 1429mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 78g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 919mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 853mg

    Categories

    Cheddar recipes