Thai-Style Pork Belly Burgers

The rich flavor of pork belly is mixed with the bright and spicy flavors of Thai food to make these Thai-style pork belly burgers. For taste buds that like to try new things

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork belly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced cucumber
• Sriracha mayo for topping

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork belly, minced garlic, chopped red chili pepper, minced lemongrass, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar

Form the mixture into 4 burger patties

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat

Grill the pork belly burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred

While the burgers are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill until lightly browned

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a pork belly patty, sliced cucumber, and a generous drizzle of Sriracha mayo

Top with fresh cilantro and the remaining bun halves

Serve hot and enjoy your Thai-style pork belly burgers