Korean Pork Burgers

Korean Pork Burgers🍖 Main

These incredibly tasty ground pork patties come topped with a tangy kimchi slaw and spicy gochujang-yogurt drizzle. Since pork has a naturally elevated fat content, anticipate significant grease release while the burgers sizzle in your pan.

By Marcus Rivera, Kitchen Tips Editor

Shared by the Home Cook Assistant community · Reviewed for clarity

Prep: 25 minCook: 10 minServes: 4
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There is a quiet confidence to a dish like korean pork burgers that comes from knowing every element has a purpose. This is not just another variation on a familiar idea. It is a well balanced plate where 1 lb ground pork, 2 garlic cloves, finely grated come together in a way that feels both comforting and intentional, the kind of meal that makes a regular weeknight feel a little more cared for. Whether you are cooking for family, hosting friends, or simply treating yourself to something made with attention, this recipe rewards you with layers of flavor that belie how approachable it really is.

You will want to pay attention to two small details that make a big difference here. First, Read through the steps once before you start and have everything measured and within reach. A calm setup prevents the rushed mistakes that happen when you are chopping while something is already in the pan. Second, Season in layers rather than all at once. A pinch when you add the aromatics, another when the main ingredients go in, and a final adjustment at the end builds depth that one big addition at the start cannot match. These are not fussy chef tricks. They are the practical habits that separate a good version of this dish from a great one, and once you do them a few times they become second nature.

Serve it as written the first time, then make it yours. Swap the herbs for what you have, add a handful of greens at the end, or turn up the heat with a pinch of chili flakes. The base technique stays the same while the flavors shift to match your pantry. If this is your first time with korean pork burgers, these incredibly tasty ground pork patties come topped with a tangy kimchi slaw and spicy gochujang-yogurt drizzle. sinc that the process is forgiving and the results are consistently satisfying. It is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation, not because it is complicated, but because it is reliably delicious and adaptable to what you have on hand.

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Ingredients

    For the burgers

    • 1 lb ground pork
    • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
    • 1 tsp finely grated ginger
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp gochujang
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • oil, such as avocado, for cooking
    • 4 burger buns, split and toasted

    For the kimchi salad

    • 1 cup chopped kimchi
    • 1/2 medium cucumber, sliced into half moons
    • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp granulated sugar
    • 1/3 cup cilantro

    For the gochujang yogurt sauce

    • 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
    • 1 tbsp gochujang
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar

    Nutrition (Per 4 servings)*

    483
    Calories
    28g
    Protein
    30g
    Carbs
    28g
    Fat
    2g
    Fiber
    737mg
    Sodium

    * AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

    Instructions

      Prepare the burger patties

      1. In a large bowl, gently mix the pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, and black pepper until just combined. Divide the mixture and form into four ¼ pound (115 g) patties or three ⅓ pound (150 g) patties. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to chill.

      Make the kimchi salad

      1. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss together the kimchi, cucumber, vinegar, granulated sugar, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

      Make the gochujang yogurt sauce

      1. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, gochujang, honey, and vinegar until smooth.

      Cook the burgers

      1. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (such as a cast-iron skillet) over medium heat. Add a light drizzle of oil. Add the patties and cook until well browned on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

      Assemble

      1. Spread the yogurt sauce over the bottom buns. Top each with a pork patty, more sauce, a generous spoonful of the kimchi salad, and the top bun.

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