Pork Parmigiana Burger

Pork burger topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and lettuce

5 from 1 vote

Using all the elements of the classic veal parmigiana, we have remixed this favourite Italian-American dish and taken it outdoors to the barbecue by making a juicy pork burger topped with a zesty tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and parmigiano reggiano.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Course: food and drink, Main

Cuisine: Italian Inspired, north american

Keyword: bbq recipes, burger recipe, pork recipes

Servings: people

Calories: 776kcal

Author: Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai

Ingredients

Pork Burgers

1 lb Ground Pork
1 large egg
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
2 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 can whole peeled Italian tomatoes
2 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Basil Mayonnaise

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Burger Toppings

100 g buffalo mozzarella cheese sliced thinly or roughly torn
1 cup arugula
¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved
4 buns Italian style

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together all the burger ingredients. Divide into 4 equal portions, roll into a ball and flatten to about ½ inch thickness. Place each burger on a small piece of parchment paper and place in your fridge until ready to grill.
Heat a skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add garlic and continue to cook for an additional 1 minute. Pour in the tomatoes, basil, thyme, chili flakes and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and continue to simmer for at least 20 minutes, until thickened.
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon basil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Place in fridge until serving.
Remove the burger patties from the fridge. Preheat grill on medium heat. Grill burger patties for about 3-5 minutes per side ensuring they reach a minimum internal temperature of 160°. Top the burgers with ¼ cup of tomato sauce then sprinkle with Parmesan. Place the mozzarella on top then cover until the cheese is melted.
To serve, smother both halves of the bun with basil mayo. Place ¼ cup arugula on the bottom the top with the burger. Serve with a side salad or fries with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

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