Mangalitsa Brat Burger

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Main Dish
Level: Intermediate
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 6 burgers

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  2. 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  3. 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, optional
  4. 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
  5. 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  6. 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  7. 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  8. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  9. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  10. 3 pounds ground pork (preferably from a Mangalitsa or other heritage breed hog)
  11. 1 cup honey
  12. 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  13. 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  14. Salt and pepper
  15. 6 hamburger buns
  16. 2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
  17. 1 cup thinly sliced onions

Instructions

  1. For the brat seasoning: Stir together the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes if using, white pepper, marjoram, allspice, mace, nutmeg and ginger in a large bowl.
  2. For the pork: Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  3. Add the ground pork and 2 tablespoons cold water to the bowl with the brat seasoning. Mix together until well blended. Form into 6 patties. Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
  4. For the spread: Combine the honey, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir until smooth.
  5. To assemble the sandwich: Place the patties on the buns, top with some cabbage and onions, and then smother with some of the spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 1108
Total Fat 72 g
Saturated Fat 22 g
Carbohydrates 72 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 50 g
Protein 44 g
Cholesterol 175 mg
Sodium 950 mg

Reviews

Jill Hall
I didn’t have everything on hand for the rub, but used most of the ingredients with some ground pork, and it was delicious. The Napa cabbage is a good call, perfect crunch and goes great with the mustard sauce. I would definitely make again for grill season. 

 

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