Spicy Pork Burgers with Mango Salsa

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

5 from 2 votes

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

Cook Time10

Total Time20

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.

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Notes

You can also cook these burgers on the grill, if you prefer.

Extra burgers can be frozen for up to 4-5 months.

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