Grilled Caribbean Pork Burgers

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with these flavorful Grilled Caribbean Pork Burgers, a vibrant twist on a grilling classic! Juicy ground pork is infused with aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, and smoked paprika, combined with fresh thyme, garlic, and scallions for a bold and savory Caribbean-inspired patty. The real star, however, is the refreshing mango salsa—a zesty mix of sweet mango, crisp red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and tangy lime juice—that provides the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Served on toasty burger buns with crisp lettuce and an optional dollop of creamy mayonnaise, these burgers are a quick and easy way to spice up your weeknight dinner or impress guests at your next backyard barbecue. Ready in just 30 minutes and bursting with tropical flavors, these burgers are your new summer grilling favorite. Keywords: Caribbean pork burger, tropical burgers, mango salsa burger, grilled pork patties, backyard barbecue recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 mango, diced
• 0.5 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.25 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, chopped scallions, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Gently mix the ingredients together until well combined without overworking the meat. Form into 4 equal-sized patties and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the mango salsa by combining the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 4

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface with the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Cook the pork patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).

Step 6

Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a grilled pork patty. Top each patty with a generous scoop of mango salsa.

Step 8

If desired, spread mayonnaise on the top half of the bun before placing it on top of the burger.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Caribbean Pork Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1047.5 grams (1047.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2579

Total Fat 169.10g	217%
Saturated Fat 44.80g	224%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 428mg	143%
Sodium 2554mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 123.60g	45%
Dietary Fiber 12.00g	43%
Total Sugars 36.30g
Protein 133.60g	267%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381mg	29%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 858mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 19.4%