Cuban Pork Burgers

Cuban Pork Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

  • Monterey Jack cheese
    ½ cup
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
    24 oz
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • cumin
    2 tsp
  • dijon mustard
    4 tsp
  • dill pickle
    2 unit
  • fry seasoning
    2 tbsp
  • ground pork
    20 oz
  • mayonnaise
    4 tbsp
  • pepper
  • potato buns
    4 unit
  • salt
  • sugar
    1 tsp
  • vegetable oil
    2.667 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut Yukon Gold potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Thinly slice dill pickle into rounds.
    Yukon Gold potatoes: 24 oz, dill pickle: 2 unit
  2. 2
    Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil , half the fry seasoning (use the rest later), salt , and pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, ⏱️ 25 minutes .
    vegetable oil: 2.667 tbsp, fry seasoning: 2 tbsp, salt, pepper
  3. 3
    In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise , dijon mustard , and sugar (use half for 2 servings). Season with salt and pepper.
    mayonnaise: 4 tbsp, dijon mustard: 4 tsp, sugar: 1 tsp
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl , combine ground pork , cumin , and remaining Fry Seasoning. Season generously with salt (we used ¾ tsp; use 1½ tsp for 4 servings) and pepper. Form into two equal-sized patties (four patties for 4), each a bit wider than a burger bun.
    ground pork: 20 oz, cumin: 2 tsp
  5. 5
    Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked through, ⏱️ 6 minutes per side. One minute before they’re done, top each patty with Monterey Jack cheese ; cover to melt cheese and allow patties to finish cooking.
    Monterey Jack cheese: ½ cup
  6. 6
    Halve potato buns . Place butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, ⏱️ 30 seconds . Toast buns until golden brown, then brush with melted butter. Fill each with a patty, pickle slices, and sauce. Serve with potato wedges on the side.
    potato buns: 4 unit, butter: 2 tbsp