Barbecue Pork Burgers with Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Barbecue Pork Burgers with Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 3 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs; Vegetable oil, for brushing the burgers; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups thinly shredded cabbage; 1/4 cup coarsely grated carrot; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 sesame hamburger buns, split and toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
3 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for brushing the burgers
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly shredded cabbage
1/4 cup coarsely grated carrot
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sesame hamburger buns, split and toasted

1
Make the barbecue sauce: Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
4
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let it cool.
5
The barbecue sauce may be made 4 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
6
Make the burgers: In a bowl combine well the pork, the bread crumbs, and 1/3 cup of the barbecue sauce and form the mixture into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties.
7
Lightly brush the burgers with oil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Heat a well-seasoned grill pan over medium-high heat.
9
Grill the burgers, turning once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
10
Baste the burgers with some of the barbecue sauce and continue to grill, turning and basting occasionally, for 2 minutes more
11
While the burgers are grilling, make the coleslaw: In a bowl combine the cabbage, carrot, onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper, to taste.
12
Transfer the burgers to the buns and top them with the coleslaw.
13
Serve the remaining barbecue sauce separately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup minced onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Pork Burgers with Coleslaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecue Pork Burgers with Coleslaw

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Variations & substitutions

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