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Pork Gouda Burgers

entrees· pork entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Summertime Favorites
May 13, 2019

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Pork Gouda Burgers – Burgers made from ground pork and topped with smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onions, and homemade garlic aioli. 

Pork Gouda Burgers topped with caramelized onions, garlic aioli and gouda cheese

Summertime is coming and that means that good food is upon us. Not since the holidays has there been a revolving door of great food at our house.

That’s about to change! In the summer, it seems like our fridge is always stocked with tons of fresh produce and leftovers from grilling sessions and parties. Now that our little girl loves to explore new foods, I can’t be more excited to have so many for her to try this season!

Burgers are definitely at the top of our list of summertime favorites. Typically, we’re grilling out when we’re making burgers, but I made this one on the stovetop in my cast iron. You can make these burgers either way, honestly. I just didn’t feel like being outside this time.

Today’s burger recipe is going to floor you. Not only does it use a different meat patty than the classic, it also uses a different cheese. We’re really switching things up here today!

And now for the recipe…I present to you my Pork Gouda Burgers!

Pork Gouda Burgers with melted cheese stretching between the two burgers Pork Gouda Burgers on a black platePork Gouda Burger with a bite taken out of it

How are these burgers are made

These burgers are so jam-packed with flavor that your tongue won’t know what hit it. First, we have ground pork loaded with smoked paprika and minced onions. The onions are key for keeping these lean burgers moist.

Ground pork patties with paprika and onions

Next, we have the smoked gouda cheese. Gouda is a nutty cheese that can easily transform any mac & cheese or grilled cheese sandwich from childhood meal to gourmet dish. It does the same for these burgers! Who would have thought that doing something as simple as swapping out cheeses could transform a burger?!

Up next – the caramelized onions. I don’t have to tell you how magical onions can tastes when they’ve been given the opportunity to cook until soft and caramelized. And it doesn’t take much to get them this way. All you do is slice onions and cook over medium heat with butter, salt, and sugar. The onions in this recipe only take 10 minutes to soften up.

Caramelizing the onions in a pan Stirring the caramelized onions with a wooden spoon

Finally, there’s the garlic aioli. Aioli is just another name for fancy mayo. This mayo is made with half sour cream and half mayo, salt, pepper, and fresh minced garlic. Not only does it add a punch of flavor to the pork burgers, but it also adds creaminess to every bite.

Tips & Tricks

There really isn’t anything complicated about these burgers. Regardless, I still have a couple helpful tips on how to get this recipe perfect the first time:

  1. Caramelized onions take time to cook. Be patient with them – they aren’t done until they are so soft that they look like jam.
  2. When forming the pork patties, make sure to make a small well in the center. When the patties cook, they will have a tendency to balloon in the center. If you make a well in the center of the patties before cooking, you can help the patties form a more uniform shape
  3. Don’t forget to toast the buns! These pork gouda burgers are loaded with ingredients so you need the buns to be slightly toasted so they’re strong enough to hold everything together

Closeup of a Pork Gouda Burger with a bite taken

Print Recipe

Pork Gouda Burgers

Burgers made from ground pork and topped with smoked gouda cheese, carmelized onions, and homemade garlic aioli. 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 2 burgers

Ingredients

For the burgers:
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 slices smoked gouda cheese
  • 10 ounces ground pork
  • 2 tabalespoons sour cream
  • 2 hamburger buns slightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice onion into strips. Mince a few strips until you have 2 tablespoons. Set minced onion aside. 
  • Add 1 tablespoon to large saute pan and set to medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to help get the onions a little mushy. Cook until water has evaporated. Remove from heat. 
  • While onions cook, mix ground pork with minced onions, paprika, half of minced garlic, and about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Form into to patties. Heat another saute pan over medium heat with a large drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add patties and cook for 7 minutes. Flip patties and cook for 4 more minutes. Turn off heat. 
  • Add one slice of cheese to eat patty. Cover for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Remove from saute pan and place on bottom half of bun. Top with caramelized onions. 
  • In a small dish, add sour cream, mayo, other half of minced garlic, salt, and pepper (to taste). Stir to combine. Spread onto top half of hamburger bun. Top burger with top bun. Serve immediately. 

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Comments

  1. Jana says

    June 7, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Wow! Next time someone asks me what I would choose as my last meal ever, I’m going to say THIS.

    Reply
  2. Daniela says

    May 20, 2019 at 1:24 am

    Yum these would be so perfect for a summer barbecue!!! Thanks so much for sharing! They sound delicious :)!

    Reply
  3. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    May 20, 2019 at 12:03 am

    What a combo! I am all about eating burgers during the summer, but never making it. My excuse was I don’t have a grill. I guess you don’t need one!

    Reply
  4. Lorie says

    May 19, 2019 at 8:14 pm

    I’m drooling at the sound of these! We have been looking for new and unique grilling recipes for this summer. This one is on the list!

    Reply
  5. Chef and Stewa says

    May 19, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Love the flavours of this burger and those photos make me want to bite my screen! Will be doing this one for sure!

    Reply
  6. Amanda Mason says

    May 18, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    These burgers look absolutely amazing!!! Loving that garlic aioli you talk about! And gouda cheese is the best! Can’t wait to make this!! Perfect for dinner!

    Reply
  7. lauren says

    May 18, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    These look amazing! I’ve never tried a pork burger but definitely like the sound of it. The gouda with those gooey caramelized onions are the perfect topping!

    Reply
  8. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    May 18, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Pork, smoked Gouda AND caramelized onions!?!?! Oh my goodness! These look heavenly!

    Reply
  9. Tammy says

    May 17, 2019 at 10:15 am

    My mouth is literally watering right now! These look AMAZING! That melted gouda is calling to me. Pinning for later 😀

    Reply
  10. Jenni says

    May 16, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    Oh my gosh, these burgers!!! I love the combination of the gouda and caramelized onions! I am going to make these for my husband!

    Reply
  11. Maggie Unzueta says

    May 15, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    Wow! This Pork Gouda Burgers is perfect for our family bonding this weekend! My son will really love this!

    Reply
  12. Holly says

    May 15, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    oh man that looks delish…gouda is my favorite!!

    Reply
  13. Berrak says

    May 14, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    I don’t eat pork but these look delicious! I may have to recreate the recipe with beef for grilling season.

    Reply
  14. Nicoletta says

    May 14, 2019 at 10:39 am

    My husband is obsessed with caramelized onions and he would be more than happy to have this burger for dinner tonight! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  15. Shannon Graham says

    May 14, 2019 at 5:11 am

    Wow, what a delicious combination of flavors! I always make just plain burgers, definitely need to mix it up with these!

    Reply
  16. Marina says

    May 14, 2019 at 3:04 am

    Sure my husband would love this…

    Reply
  17. Cathy says

    May 14, 2019 at 12:04 am

    These are perfect for my BBQ this weekend! I love each and every single ingredient in this recipe! Just cannot wait to try these this weekend! Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Jessie says

    May 13, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    I made these tonight for dinner and they were so amazing!! I love smoked gouda!

    Reply
  19. Elaine says

    May 13, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    These are perfect and have some great timing. I think I am ready for this year’s grilling season (or at least I am really excited about it) so I could easily use this recipe very soon!

    Reply
  20. Taylor Kiser says

    May 13, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    These look so delicious! Can’t wait to make these burgers for dinner!

    Reply
  21. Sara Welch says

    May 13, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    These were so wonderfully filling and delicious that my family is requesting them again tonight! Yum!

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    May 13, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    I bet my family would love these! I’ll have to surprise them.

    Reply

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