Pork Belly Burger
Pork Belly Burgers are kept juicy by adding grated shallots into the ground beef. They're then grilled to perfection, topped with Gouda cheese and two thick slices of roasted pork belly! Oh, happy day!
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 890kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick cut pork belly
- 2 pounds ground beef I use an 80/20 blend
- 2 medium shallots 1 minced and 1 grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices Gouda cheese
- 6 burger buns
- toppings of your choice lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mustard, etc.
Tools and Equipment
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil optional
- rack for the baking sheet optional
- large bowl
- microplane grater
- chefs knife
- spatula
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425-degrees
- Line a baking sheet with a baking rack.
- Place the pork belly in an even layer on the rack and roast in a preheated oven for 40 minutes (or until your desired doneness). Set aside.
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl and add the minced and grated shallots.
- Mix the beef and shallot mixture, but don't over mix.
- Shape the ground beef into six evenly sized patties.
- Season the patties liberally with salt and pepper.
- Cook the burgers on a preheated grill until your desired doneness.
- Add the cheese and allow to melt.
- Place the burger on bun, top with the cooked pork belly slices and add he topping s of your choice.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 890kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g