Teriyaki Pork Banh Mi Burgers — a flavor explosion where East Asian glaze meets Vietnamese street food swagger! 🍔🇻🇳🍍 Juicy pork patties glazed in sticky teriyaki sauce, topped with quick-pickled veggies, fresh herbs, and a spicy mayo on a toasted bun. It’s sweet, savory, tangy, crunchy — all the textures and boldness in one epic bite.
🍔 Teriyaki Pork Banh Mi Burgers
Ingredients (Makes 4 burgers):
For the Pork Patties:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
For the Teriyaki Glaze:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp mirin (or water)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
For the Pickled Veggies:
- ½ cup julienned carrots
- ½ cup julienned daikon or cucumber
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Spicy Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or more to taste)
- Juice of ½ lime
To Assemble:
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Thin cucumber slices (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Pickle the Veggies:
- Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add carrots and daikon/cucumber. Let sit for 15–30 min.
- Make the Patties:
- Combine pork patty ingredients and form into 4 burger patties.
- Grill or pan-fry over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Make the Teriyaki Glaze:
- Combine soy sauce, sugar/honey, vinegar, and mirin in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer, stir in cornstarch slurry, and cook until thick and glossy.
- Brush glaze over cooked patties.
- Mix the Spicy Mayo:
- Stir together mayo, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Assemble the Burgers:
- Toast buns. Spread spicy mayo on bottom.
- Add glazed pork patty, pickled veggies, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
- Top with the bun and dig in!
🛎️ Serving Ideas:
- Serve with sweet potato fries or sesame slaw.
- Mini versions = perfect party sliders.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Want a shortcut? Use store-bought teriyaki sauce and just reduce it to thicken.
- Make it extra bold with a splash of fish sauce or hoisin in the glaze.
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