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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Burgers

    Pork and Apple Burgers

    Published: Jul 15, 2019 · Modified: Feb 6, 2023 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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    Try something different this burger night with these Pork and Apple Burgers. Lean and moist burgers with a hint of sweetness - they make a nice change from beef burgers. Pair with some homemade sweet potato fries and a salad for burger night with a difference. They are great on the BBQ too!

    Two Pork and Apple Burgers with sweet potato fries and salad.

    When we think of burgers, we probably think of beef burgers. Whilst they are great too (have you tried our Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers?), it's nice to have something different and these Pork Burgers tick all the boxes a burger should.

    Moist, succulent, tonnes of flavour and just a few simple ingredients. You don't want to over complicate the burger patty itself. Get creative with the toppings if you really need to.

    If you want some other delicious burgers, try our Air Fryer Burgers, Indian Burger, Hidden Veg Burger or Spiced Lamb Burger.

    Jump to:
    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • Flavouring the burgers
    • Cooking on the BBQ grill
    • What to serve these with
    • What people are saying
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More pork recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why you will love it

    • A new and tasty burger to try
    • Easy to adapt with different flavours
    • Cooks great on a BBQ grill
    • Really quick and easy to make

    Ingredients needed

    • Apple
    • Pork mince
    • Garlic clove
    • Breadcrumbs
    • Burger buns
    • Cheese
    • Gherkins, rocket lettuce and burger sauce for topping

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Grate the apple and then put in a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess liquid.

    A plate of grated apple next to a box grater.

    Two: Put the grated apple in a bowl with the pork mince, garlic, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper and mix well.

    A bowl containing pork mince, grated apple and breadcrumbs.

    Three: Form the burgers into two patties.

    Two burger patties on a wooden chopping board.

    Four: Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and then add the burgers. Cook for 6-7 minutes each side, until they are cooked through and no longer pink inside.

    Two burgers cooking in a frying pan.

    Five: Once the burgers are cooked, grate the cheese on top and melt.
    Six: Put the burgers on the buns with rocket lettuce, gherkins and burger sauce. Serve with salad and fries.

    A burger in a bun with rocket lettuce and pickles.

    Flavouring the burgers

    Pork and apple are a delicious flavour combination - you only have to look at roast pork with apple sauce. But they also pair beautifully in a burger too. Pork mince doesn't get too dry in a burger, but mixing some grated apple in to it keeps it really moist, and adds a nice touch of sweetness too.

    If you want to go all out with the apple in these burgers, then put some slices of apple on top of the burgers in the bun. It will add lots of extra texture. Definitely one for the real apple lovers amongst you.

    Add some extra flavour to these burger with some herbs. Woody herbs like rosemary or thyme work well. Finely chop them and mix them in with the pork before making the burger patties.

    A burger in a sesame seed bun with lettuce leaves, pickles and melted cheese.

    Cooking on the BBQ grill

    Burgers are a staple when it comes to a BBQ, and these will really impress your guests who are probably just expecting a beef burger. To cook these on the BBQ, make sure you oil the grill rack before putting the burgers on and then cook for 4-5 minutes each side.

    What to serve these with

    These burgers are pretty epic, so you could totally just stick to a burger and be full and satisfied. But, just like pork and apple are a perfect match, so are burger and fries. We served this with our Baked Sweet Potato Fries. You could go with a Mexican Coleslaw or Sweetcorn Salsa instead.

    You could top these with our amazing Easy Burger Sauce.

    Pork burger in buns with fries and salad on a plate

    What people are saying

    What a fantastic idea! Pinning this recipe to try later!
    Marie @
    Yay For Food
    What a great burger you got us there!
    Michelle @
    Sun Kissed Kitchen
    Pork and apples are one of my favorite flavor combinations.
    Pam @
    Biscuits and Burlap

    FAQs

    Can you freeze pork burgers?

    Yes, you can, and they will make a big BBQ easier by just getting these out of the freezer. Make sure you freeze them when they are raw (and just formed in to patties). Stack them with baking paper between each one and then put them in a zip-lock back. Fully defrost before cooking.

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    Extra tips

    • Add some extra flavour to these burgers with either rosemary or thyme or some finely chopped red onion.
    • Serve the burgers with sweet potato fries and/or Mexican coleslaw or Sweetcorn Salsa.
    • You can cook these burgers on the BBQ for about 4-5 minutes each side.
    • If you are going to freeze these burgers, then freeze the when they are still raw and defrost thoroughly before cooking.

    More pork recipes

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    • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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    • Air Fryer Sausages

    If you’ve tried this Pork Burger recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Pork and apple burger in a sesame seed bun with lettuce and pickles.

    Pork and Apple Burgers

    Try something different this burger night with these Pork and Apple Burgers. Lean and moist burgers with a hint of sweetness - they make a nice change from beef burgers.
    4.60 from 30 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: American, Barbecue
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 442kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 1 Apple
    • 200 g Lean pork mince
    • 1 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 10 g Panko breadcrumbs
    • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
    • 2 burger buns
    • 15 g Mature cheddar
    • Gherkins, rocket lettuce and burger sauce for topping - (optional)

    Instructions

    • Grate the apple and then put in a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess liquid.
    • Put the grated apple in a bowl with the pork mince, garlic, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper and mix well.
    • Form the burgers into two patties.
    • Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and then add the burgers. Cook for 6-7 minutes each side, until they are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
    • Once the burgers are cooked, grate the cheese on top and melt.
    • Put the burgers on the buns with rocket lettuce, gherkins and burger sauce. Serve with salad and fries.

    Notes

    • Add some extra flavour to these burgers with either rosemary or thyme or some finely chopped red onion.
    • Serve the burgers with sweet potato fries and/or Mexican coleslaw or Sweetcorn Salsa.
    • You can cook these burgers on the BBQ for about 4-5 minutes each side.
    • If you are going to freeze these burgers, then freeze the when they are still raw and defrost thoroughly before cooking.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1burger (inc. bun; no toppings) | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2.7mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    1. Michelle

      July 15, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Tried these last night and they were a hit with the family! Our new favourite!

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