The Big Pig Burger
This juicy, restaurant-style Big Pig burger features a 50/50 patty piled high with savory BBQ pulled pork, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- Burger press optional
- Cast iron grill pan optional
Ingredients
The Patties
- ½ lb ground beef 80% lean
- ½ lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Dash liquid smoke
- Pinch salt
The Toppings
- 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ lb pulled pork*
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce plus extra for topping
- 3 to 6 slices bacon
The Buns
- 3 brioche buns
Instructions
How To Make The Big Pig Burger
- Begin by preparing the patties and the bacon (see directions below).
- Then prepare the pulled pork and toast the brioche buns while the burgers cook (see directions below).
- Finally, assemble the Big Pig burger: transfer patties to toasted brioche buns, top each with 1-2 slices of crispy bacon and a pile of pulled pork, and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce, if desired.
- Serve with your favorite side, a cold beer, and enjoy!*
Prepare the Patties
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Form meat into 3 equal sized balls to size patties consistently.
- Press balls into patties, approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter and set aside.
Prepare the Bacon
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lay bacon strips flat on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Prepare the Pulled Pork
- Heat prepared pulled pork over medium-low heat in a frying pan for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 2 tbsp barbecue sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly.
Toast the Buns
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees.
- Place sliced buns on a small baking sheet, cut side up, and toast in the oven until slightly crispy, about 10 minutes.
Cook the Patties
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer patties to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes, topping with cheese immediately after flipping.
- Check for doneness and remove from heat.
Notes
Pulled pork: It's super easy to make delicious pulled pork at home with a slow cooker! Try our recipe here.
Serving suggestions: The Big Pig burger goes great with a side of crispy onion rings and some extra bbq sauce for dipping! We love making Alexia onion rings in our air fryer for burger nights.
Nutrition
Calories: 928kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 4mg