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Pork Burger with Asian seasonings and Spicy Slaw

on ACE Sesame Gourmet Bun

This recipe is the perfect way to change up your usual burger fare. With a combination of Asian seasonings, a spicy coleslaw topping smothered between an irresistible light and airy ACE Bakery® Sesame Gourmet Bun, you can’t go wrong with this burger.

Prep time: 25 minutes, plus marinating time
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ACE Bakery® Sesame Gourmet Buns, sliced
  • 1 ½  lb lean ground pork
  • 3 stalks green onion, finely sliced, divided
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced
  • 1 tbsp. sesame Oil
  • 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce (alternates- black bean sauce or oyster sauce)
  • ½ to 1 tsp. salt  (depending on sauce used)
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 2 cups rainbow coleslaw mix (or finely shred cabbage, carrots, snow peas)
  • 2 tbsp. cilantro, washed, dried, picked and chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

For Slaw

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together mayo, sweet chili sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce.
  2. Add to the bowl coleslaw mix, cilantro, and remaining 1 stalk of sliced green onion and toss together, seasoning if needed with salt and pepper.
  3. Set aside for 5 minutes to marinate.

For Burgers

  1. In a medium bowl, mix ground pork, 2 stalks green onion, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, salt and pepper to taste, and form 4 patties. Set aside 15 minutes until ready to cook.
  2. When ready for assembly, cook burgers on an oiled grill pre-heated to 350°F for approx. 5 minutes per side, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  3. Serve immediately.
  4. For Assembly
  5. Toast Buns on the top rack of the BBQ, or under broiler if desired.
  6. On the bottom bun place cooked pork patty, and top with ½ cup of slaw.

This recipe is from ACE Bakery®.