Gourmet Double-Layered Pork Cheese Burger
A decadent, double-layered pork burger featuring juicy patties, melted cheddar, and sweet charred red onion rings on toasted brioche buns.
This pork cheese burger brings a refined, gourmet twist to classic comfort food. By kneading the ground pork to develop a perfect texture and utilizing a steaming technique with cheese, every bite is exceptionally juicy. The addition of seared red onion rings provides a lovely sweetness that perfectly balances the savory, milky richness of the pork and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 150g ground pork
- 2 burger buns
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 red onion
- 3 pieces butter
- 2 eggs
- to taste black pepper
- to taste sea salt
- to taste olive oil
- to taste Big Mac sauce
Instructions
- 1Season the ground pork
Place the ground pork into a metal tray. Sprinkle a generous amount of black pepper and sea salt over the meat to provide a solid base layer of seasoning before mixing.
Tip: Seasoning the meat before kneading ensures the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the patty. - 2Knead the pork
Using gloved hands, thoroughly knead the seasoned ground pork. This essential step develops the meats protein structure, ensuring the final patty has a superior, chewy texture.
Tip: Knead until the meat becomes slightly sticky to ensure the patties hold their shape during cooking. - 3Shape the patties
Place a portion of the seasoned pork into a mold, using plastic wrap on the top and bottom to prevent sticking. Press down firmly to create a uniform, circular patty.
Tip: Using plastic wrap makes it much easier to remove the formed patty from the mold without it falling apart. - 4Prepare the onion
Take a fresh red onion and slice it into consistent, thick rings. These will be seared later to add a sweet, charred flavor to the burger.
Tip: Keep the onion rings thick so they maintain their structure during the searing process. - 5Toast the burger buns
Heat a small amount of butter in a pan over medium heat. Place the burger bun halves cut-side down into the skillet and toast until they reach a perfect golden-brown color.
Tip: Toasting the buns prevents the sauce from making them soggy and adds a nice crunch. - 6Fry the pork patty
Heat olive oil in a pan and add the shaped pork patty. Add a piece of butter to the pan to enhance the richness and aroma of the meat, frying for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
Tip: Basting the patty with the melting butter helps achieve a beautiful sear and deep flavor.
