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Sesame Pork Burgers with Sweet and Spicy Slaw
(from Epicurious, by Tara O'Brady, April 22, 2019)
Active Time – 45 minutes
Total Time – 45 minutes
4 servings
Ingredients
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)
Instructions
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.