These spicy pork burgers have a hint of heat and a cool, refreshing mango salsa to pile up on top. These flavorful burgers are great summer fare for dinner or cookouts!
Anyone else been into trying ALL different kinds of burgers this summer?
I’ve been crushing on these slightly spicy pork burgers with an easy mango salsa all summer.
They have such a great depth of flavor and an earthy note from all the spices, as well as a hint of spiciness from the jalapeño peppers, contrasted by the bright lime juice and the refreshing, sweet mango salsa on top.
All of which makes the balance of these burgers completely on point.
Recipe Notes:
Quantity: The recipe below makes 6 large burgers. You can double the recipe if needed to feed a crowd. You could also use the recipe as stated and make 9-10 smaller size sliders for a party. (You could also halve the recipe, but I just keep the extras and freeze them!)
Cooking: I generally cook these burgers in a skillet but you can also fire up the grill if you prefer.
Serving: Serve these on your favorite buns or wrap it up in a lettuce wrap.
Storing: These burgers freeze well. I prefer to cook them and then store so I don't have to deal with raw meat. To rewarm a cooked burger, I defrost them in the fridge overnight, warm briefly in the microwave to take the chill off and then sear quickly in the pan so it has a crispy edge but doesn’t get overcooked.
Add some fries or tater tots and a salad and you are eating well tonight!
Or if you've got a crowd and want to step it up, try this cheddar, corn and bacon potato salad or my healthier 7 layer salad. And burgers go great with this creamy BLT pasta salad.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend - and I hope it includes some burgers!
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Spicy Pork Burgers with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
For the pork burgers:
- 2 lbs. ground pork
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeds and membranes removed, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (less if using regular soy sauce)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (or canola oil), for cooking
For the mango salsa:
- 1 large mango, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For serving:
- Burger buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion slices, etc.
Instructions
- Make the burgers: Combine all burger ingredients, except for the olive oil, in a large bowl. Be careful not to overmix. (I use a fork to get it started and then use my hands to get all the ingredients well combined.)
- Form 6 equal-size burger patties, each about 1 inch thick.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat.
- Cook burgers over medium high heat 5-6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. You don’t want to overcrowd your pan when cooking the burgers, however, so use two skillets or cook in two batches if needed. If you do cook in two batches, make sure to wipe out the pan (carefully) before the second batch so any browned bits don’t get burned on to your burgers.
- Meanwhile, make the salsa. Combine mango and remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve the burgers on buns topped with mango salsa and other desired burger toppings.
Anne
These are absolutely gorgeous!!! I love spice and in a burger, it must be SO GOOD!
Kathryn
Thanks Anne! They are super tasty!!
Nancy | Plus Ate Six
Loving the new logo Kathryn - do you keep going back and looking at it? I did when I got mine done 🙂 I'm with you when it comes to burgers - pork, chicken or veggie are my favourites too. The mango salsa is perfect for the summer with your burgers.
Kathryn
Haha, yes, I do! Yay for the alternative burgers!
Laura
These look SO delicious!!!
Kathryn
Thanks Laura!
karrie@TastyEverAfter
As a lover of all things spicy, this burgers are a keeper for me! Love the mango salsa too!
Kathryn
You're my spice buddy 😉 Thanks Karrie!
Sue
I have a question. Are Red pepper flakes the same as chili flakes?
Kathryn Doherty
Yes, the terms “crushed red pepper,” “chili flakes” and “red pepper flakes” are often used to describe the same product: dried and crushed red chili peppers. Hope that helps!