Pork burger with smoky apple bbq sauce and kale slaw

Name: Pork burger with smoky apple bbq sauce and kale slaw
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500g pork mince; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped sage; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped parsley; 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan; 1 egg; 1/3 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup store-bought apple sauce; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1/4 cup maple sauce; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 large beetroot, peeled; 2 cups trimmed kale leaves; 4 slices cheddar cheese (about 100g total); 1 green apple, thinly sliced; 4 burger buns, toasted

August 12, 2022

easyTime:30 mins - 1 hourServes:4

Why go out for a burger when you can make this impressive porky number, with a slaw that makes kale actually taste good, in less time at home?

Ingredients

500g pork mince
1 tbsp coarsely chopped sage
1 tbsp coarsely chopped parsley
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
1 egg
1/3 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup store-bought apple sauce
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup maple sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 large beetroot, peeled
2 cups trimmed kale leaves
4 slices cheddar cheese (about 100g total)
1 green apple, thinly sliced
4 burger buns, toasted

Method

Step 1
Mix together the mince, herbs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg and pecans. Divide the mince into four patties. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine the apple sauce, paprika, maple syrup and Worcestershire in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 1-3 minutes, until reduced and sticky. Set aside.
Step 3
Using a spiraliser or peeler, shred the beetroot. Set aside.
Step 4
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through.
Step 5
Spread the sauce between buns. Top with kale, beetroot, cheddar, apple and patties. Sandwich and serve with extra sauce.