Pork and apple burgers, a glorious herby minced pork patty with hints of thyme and sage combined with grated apple.
The burgers take less than half an hour to make from scratch and are great topped with everything from apple chutney to a nice slaw.
Minced Pork Burgers
I love a good burger and never constrain myself to just beef. I have duck burgers, fish burgers, peri peri chicken burgers and even venison burgers here on my site.
It was inevitable that pork, my favourite meat, would get a look in sooner rather than later!
These pork and apple burgers are loaded with classic British pairings. Of course, we have apples but we also have sage and thyme too.
They are simple to make, cook in less than 10 minutes, wonderfully juicy and taste fantastic!
Whether you cook them on the stovetop or fire up the bbq these burgers are a real family favourite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pork should I use?
A burger needs fat for moisture, flavour and also to help it hold together. This means that you need to go with a pork mince that has some fat in it, you want around 20% fat.
I have mentioned before that I always mince my own meat, it is one of those things I am funny about.
This pork and apple burger recipe uses blade from the upper shoulder/neck area. It has plenty of good-quality fat and I grind it to a fine-medium mince.
Can these burgers be made in advance?
Yes. I will usually make the pork patties a day or two before I cook them. Doing this allows them to relax after being formed, it also allows the flavours to “mature”.
They will be fine in the fridge in a bag or airtight container for 2-3 days.
Can I freeze these burgers?
Yes, I sandwich them between baking parchment and freeze them in pairs as I cook for two. They will freeze for up to 3 months with no issues.
I always defrost the patties before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
I’m usually a minimalist when it comes to burger toppings and these pork and apple burgers are topped with my homemade apple chutney and a little peppery rocket.
If you wanted to do something a little different then a classic French celeriac remoulade or even a red cabbage slaw would be wonderful too!
When it comes to side dishes then I usually some wedges on the side and dinner is served.
Cheesy fried polenta chips also make a glorious addition!
But these herby, fruity, porky burgers are also fantastic with onion rings too!
Equipment Used
I only name-check brands of equipment if I think that they make a material difference to a recipe. But if you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.
- Stovetop.
- 30cm or 12″ frying pan or skillet. The pork patties can also be cooked on a BBQ.
- Fish slice or spatula.
- Kitchen knife.
- Chopping board.
- Apple corer.
- Grater.
- Vegetable peeler, you can do this with a sharp paring knife if you wish.
- Large mixing bowl.
- Weighing scales and or measuring cups and spoons.
Equipment for the Apple Chutney:
- Stovetop.
- 15-17cm (6-7″) saucepan.
- Sharp kitchen knife.
- Chopping board.
- Weighing scales and or measuring cups and or spoons.
- Apple corer.
- Vegetable peeler, you can do this with a sharp paring knife if you wish.
- Jar for storage.
Pork and Apple Burgers Recipe
Long after the BBQ has been put away these delicious herby pork and apple burgers are the perfect recipe for Autumn and Winter.
Ingredients
- 250g (9 oz) Minced Pork
- 50g (⅓ Cup) Onion
- 50g (⅓-½ Cup) Apple
- 2 Sprigs Thyme
- 10 Sage Leaves
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
- ½ Tsp Salt
- 25g (¼ Cup) Breadcrumbs (approx)
For the Final Burger:
- 2 Burger Buns
- Handful of Rocket
- 4 Tbsp Apple Chutney (see below for recipe)
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Peel and grate the onion and peel core and grate the apple and place it in a large bowl with the minced pork.
- Finely chop the sage leaves and strip the leaves from the thyme and add them to the mix.
- Add the salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- This mix will be quite wet, add enough breadcrumbs to hold it all together.
- Now is a great time to fry off a small amount of the mix to test the seasoning. If the seasoning is right, divide into two and form into patties and set them aside to rest if you have time.
- When you are ready to make the burgers heat a pan over a high heat.
- Pour the oil over the burger patties and rub it in on both sides then place the burger in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- When the burgers have cooked sear off the burger buns for 30 seconds
- Add the rocket to the base of the bun, followed by the burger and then a generous topping of chutney.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 589Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 987mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 40g
Calorific details are provided by a third-party application and are to be used as indicative figures only.
Easy Apple Chutney Recipe
Making chutney at home is both delicious and simple, this apple chutney is fantastic on cheese and crackers, pork chops or even a burger!
Ingredients
- 3 Apples, I use Granny Smiths
- 100g (⅔ Cup) Onion
- 50g (⅓-½ Cup) Large Golden Raisins
- 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 100g (½ Cup) Brown Sugar
- 175ml (¾ Cup) Apple Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel and cut the onion into a 5mm (¼") dice.
- Peel and core the apples and then cut them into a 1-1.5cm (½") dice.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a 15-17cm (6-7") saucepan and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the temperature to low-medium, and simmer for an hour.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or storing in a jar.
Notes
The calorific value of this recipe refers to the full recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 784Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2375mgCarbohydrates: 193gFiber: 11gSugar: 163gProtein: 5g
Calorific details are provided by a third-party application and are to be used as indicative figures only.
Carol Ryan
Saturday 21st of August 2021
Just the best burgers ever loved the Apple chutney to. A real winner xx
Brian Jones
Friday 27th of August 2021
Thanks Carol.