Active Time

　　45 minutes

　　Total Time

　　45 minutes

　　These Southeast Asian dumpling filling–inspired pork burgers will become your new go-to favorite weeknight meal. The sweet and spicy mayo acts as both a dressing for the slaw and the sauce for the burger.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　

For the Dressing and Slaw:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

　　1 Tbsp. rice or white vinegar

　　1 Tbsp. Sriracha, hot chili paste (sambal oelek), or sweet Thai chili sauce (optional)

　　2 tsp. sugar

　　1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided

　　4 cups shredded cabbage

　　4 scallions, thinly sliced

　　

For the Burgers:

1 lb. ground pork

　　1 garlic clove, finely grated

　　1 tsp. Sriracha, hot chili paste (sambal oelek), or sweet Thai chili sauce (optional)

　　1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

　　1/2 tsp. fish sauce

　　1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped, plus more for serving

　　1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more

　　1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

　　4 English muffins, toasted

　　Freshly ground black pepper

　　Bread-and-butter pickles or quick-pickled carrots (for serving; optional)

　　

Make the Slaw:

Step 1

Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Transfer about 1/4 cup dressing to a small bowl; set aside.

　　

Step 2

Add cabbage and scallions to remaining dressing and toss to evenly coat. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and chill both the salad and dressing until ready to serve.

　　

Step 3

Do Ahead: Dressing and slaw can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

　　

Make the Burgers:

Step 4

Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix pork, garlic, Sriracha (if using), sesame oil, fish sauce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until well combined.

　　

Step 5

Shape pork mixture into 4 patties, slightly larger in diameter than English muffins (about 4").

　　

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches if necessary, fry patties until browned on both sides and cooked through, 6–8 minutes.

　　

Step 7

Spread reserved dressing on muffins. Place a patty on bottom halves. Season with salt and pepper. Pile on some slaw, pickles, and cilantro, then close muffins. Serve with remaining slaw alongside.

　　

Step 8

Do Ahead: Patties can be made 1 day ahead. Separate with parchment if stacking. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.