Pork burger with smoky apple BBQ sauce and kale slaw.
Pork burger with smoky apple BBQ sauce and kale slaw.Jeremy Simons

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?

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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

  1. Step1

    Mix together the mince,herbs,breadcrumbs,parmesan,egg and pecans. Divide the mince into four patties. Set aside. 

  2. Step2

    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. 

  3. Step3

    Using a spiraliser or peeler,shred the beetroot. Set aside. 

  4. Step4

    Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through.

  5. Step5

    Spread the sauce between buns. Top with kale,beetroot,cheddar,apple and patties. Sandwich and serve with extra sauce.

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