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Spicy Pork Burgers with Mango Salsa

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025 | Published: Jul 15, 2016
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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!

Pork burgers on buns with large leaf lettuce with a mango salsa on top.


 

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.

Spicy pork burgers
Spicy pork burgers
Easy mango salsa
Four burgers added to bottom buns with leaf lettuce and a bowl of mango salsa to the side.

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.

An open-faced burger on a bun topped with mango salsa with more burgers in the background
A pork burger topped with mango salsa and served on a hamburger bun

I hope you have a wonderful weekend - and I hope it includes some burgers!

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Pork burgers on buns with large leaf lettuce with a mango salsa on top and lime slices to the side.
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Spicy Pork Burgers with Mango Salsa

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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 6 big burgers

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.

Notes

You can also cook these burgers on the grill, if you prefer.
Extra burgers can be frozen for up to 4-5 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 770mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g
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Comments

  1. Anne

    July 15, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    These are absolutely gorgeous!!! I love spice and in a burger, it must be SO GOOD!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 16, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Anne! They are super tasty!!

      Reply
  2. Nancy | Plus Ate Six

    July 18, 2016 at 6:13 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 18, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Haha, yes, I do! Yay for the alternative burgers!

      Reply
  3. Laura

    July 18, 2016 at 11:03 am

    These look SO delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 18, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  4. karrie@TastyEverAfter

    July 18, 2016 at 11:20 am

    As a lover of all things spicy, this burgers are a keeper for me! Love the mango salsa too!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 18, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      You're my spice buddy 😉 Thanks Karrie!

      Reply
  5. Sue

    April 28, 2025 at 5:41 am

    5 stars
    I have a question. Are Red pepper flakes the same as chili flakes?

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    • Kathryn Doherty

      April 28, 2025 at 12:54 pm

      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!

      Reply
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