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Grilled Pork Burgers with Crunchy Winter Cabbage-Cucumber Slaw

These juicy, smoky pork burgers cook fast on the grill and get topped with a tangy, crunchy slaw that screams “Pacific Northwest winter”: cabbage, cucumber, and a bright vinegar dressing. Comfort food with a fresh snap.

Ingredients

  • Kroger Ground Pork
    1 lb $3.99 (sale) per 16 oz
  • Organic Green Cabbage
    1/2 small head (about 10–12 oz), thinly sliced $2.49 (reg) per 1 lb
  • Organic Cucumber
    1, thinly sliced or julienned $1.49 (reg) each
  • Organic Jumbo Red Onion
    1/4 small, very thinly sliced $2.99 (reg) per 1 lb
  • Organic Iceberg Lettuce (optional)
    a few leaves for crunch $3.49 (reg) each
  • Burger buns
    2 buns
  • Dijon mustard
    1 Tbsp
  • Mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
    2 Tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
    1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Honey or sugar
    1 tsp
  • Neutral oil or olive oil
    1 Tbsp
  • Salt & black pepper
    as needed
  • Garlic powder (optional)
    1/2 tsp
  • Smoked paprika (optional)
    1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Prep slaw: In a bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, mayo (or yogurt), honey, oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Toss in cabbage, cucumber, and red onion. Let sit while you grill (it softens perfectly).
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F). Clean and oil grates.
  3. Make patties: Gently mix ground pork with 3/4 tsp salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder/smoked paprika. Form 2 patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Press a small dimple in the center of each.
  4. Grill patties 4–6 minutes per side, lid closed if possible, until nicely browned and cooked to 160°F (pork).
  5. Toast buns cut-side down on the grill for 30–60 seconds.
  6. Build burgers: Add lettuce if using, top with pork patty, then pile on slaw (don’t be shy). Serve extra slaw on the side.

Health notes: ~800–950 calories per serving (estimate, depending on bun and mayo). High protein; add extra slaw for more fiber/veg. Use yogurt instead of mayo to lighten.

Drink pairing: Washington craft pilsner or pale ale; the crisp bitterness balances the rich pork.

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