Pork and Apple Burgers
Delicious Pork and Apple Burgers with a hint of fennel, perfect for BBQs or weeknight dinners. A little bit sweet, a little bit savoury, and simple to make at home.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories400
- Carbs29g
- Protein51g
- Fat7.8g
- Saturates1.6g
- Sugars5g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
Burgers are a BBQ classic, and these Pork and Apple Burgers are a great way to switch things up from your usual favourites. The flavours might sound a bit different at first, but don’t be put off by the fennel seeds! They’ve got a gentle aniseed flavour that works really well with pork without being overpowering. Add in the sweetness and tang of the apple and you’ve got one seriously tasty burger. If you fancy going all out, a spoonful of apple sauce on top takes things to the next level.
For that rustic, homemade feel, shape the burgers by hand. Or, if you want a more uniform finish, a burger press will give you a nice, even shape every time.
What diets are these Pork and Apple Burgers suitable for?
These Pork and Apple Burgers are suitable for dairy-free diets, and they can easily be made gluten-free. Just be sure to swap out the following for a suitable alternative:
- Burger buns
Do you need any special ingredients to make Pork and Apple Burgers?
These Pork and Apple Burgers are dead easy to make, with no fancy kitchen gadgets or ingredients. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in these Pork and Apple Burgers recipe?
There are only 400 calories in one serving of this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Add the pork, apple, fennel, oregano, onion, garlic, and salt to a bowl. Mix well with your hands, until everything’s fully combined.
Step 2
Shape into 4 patties and place onto a plate. Then eave to rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the burgers, then fry for 5 minutes on each side — until cooked through.
Step 4
Spread a little mayonnaise onto each roll and top with the burgers, lettuce, and tomato. Serve alone or with an accompaniment of your choice.
What could I serve with these Pork and Apple Burgers?
These Pork and Apple Burgers are delicious on their own, and they’d work really well alongside any of the following:
How do you know when your Pork and Apple Burgers are cooked?
Cook the burgers in a frying pan over a medium heat, or pop them on the barbecue, and cook for around 5 minutes on each side until they’re cooked through and there’s no pink left in the middle.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Pork and Apple Burgers in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Pork and Apple Burgers, ideally you should eat them straightaway.
If you do allow any leftovers to cool, be sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid. You can keep leftovers of Pork and Apple Burgers in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Pork and Apple Burgers?
Yes, this recipe can be frozen! But please remember to do the following;
- Freeze in their raw state, with some waxed paper or parchment between them (only freeze when raw if the pork mince has not been previously frozen).
- Use a container or bag that’s suitable for freezing.
- Defrost thoroughly before cooking.
- Don’t forget to add a label with what they are, and on what date you put them in the freezer!
How do I reheat Pork and Apple Burgers?
From chilled: Pop into a microwave-safe container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4–7 minutes, until piping hot.
From frozen: Defrost fully first, then carry on with the recipe from Step 3.
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Pork and Apple Burgers
Delicious Pork and Apple Burgers with a hint of fennel, perfect for BBQs or weeknight dinners. A little bit sweet, a little bit savoury, and simple to make at home.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
10 MINS
- KCals 400
- Carbs 29G
Instructions
- Add the pork, apple, fennel, oregano, onion, garlic, and salt to a bowl. Mix well with your hands, until everything's fully combined.
- Shape into 4 patties and place onto a plate, then leave to rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the burgers, then fry for 5 minutes on each side — until cooked through.
- Spread a little mayonnaise onto each roll and top with the burgers, lettuce and tomato. Serve alone or with an accompaniment of your choice.
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Natasha LewisSaturday 19th November 2022
Cooked these yesterday evening and wasn’t sure at first on the fennel seeds… but wow they absolutely made the burger. I think these will become a firm favourite in our household thank you!
HollyMonday 21st November 2022
Hey Natasha, thanks so much for your message we are glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
Sharon LaytonMonday 3rd October 2022
Good morning, I’m a little confused about the calories for this recipe and need your help please.
The recipe states 106 calories per burger ?
My calculations are .
500g of 5% pork mince 163 per burger, what am I doing wrong please can you help, many thanks.
HollyThursday 27th October 2022
Hi Sharon, Thanks for your message. We understand that it can be frustrating that apps and websites might not match up on calorie counts. However, all of our recipes have been double checked for accuracy.There are a lot of reasons that the calories can differ; calories can be different after an ingredient is cooked in a particular way, or different brands of ingredients can vary the calorie count substantially, for example. Unfortunately the apps available to the general public do not account for this.
Hope that helps!
Robyn LindoeTuesday 2nd February 2021
I made these burgers last night and they are delicious, we really enjoyed them and they’re so chunky which makes them filling! I had one in a whole meal roll with low fat burger cheese with chips (potatoes cooked with low fat cooking spray) and salad on the side, so yummy!
HollyTuesday 2nd February 2021
Hi Robyn, that sounds delicious! So glad to hear you enjoyed them
BryonyTuesday 18th August 2020
What kind of apples work well for this recipe?
LisaTuesday 18th August 2020
Hi Bryony!
My favourites to use are Granny Smiths and Pink Ladies, but any dessert apple works! Hope you enjoy the burgers.
HollyTuesday 11th February 2020
Hi! I’m just curious to know how the calories are worked out? Because this says 106kcals per burger but the mince itself is 164kcals per 100g?
Holly LevellThursday 25th June 2020
Hey Holly, Here is a guide shows you how to work out calories and points in a recipe: https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-work-out-calories-and-points-in-a-recipe/ Hope that helps!
Sarah SmithTuesday 23rd July 2019
Can I cook these in my Actifryer?
Emma TWednesday 25th September 2019
Hi Sarah,
Yes – just make sure you remove the paddle first ????
Natalie DimblebyWednesday 29th May 2019
Made these tonight and I can’t recommend them enough. The texture was good and you were right about the fennel seeds, they really added to the flavour.
DawnSunday 10th March 2019
Hi do you have to cook these lovely burgers first before freezing or can you freeze not cooked and then cook fresh..?
Jess NFriday 26th May 2023
I often make all the patties and freeze them raw, never had an issue! 🙂
SharonWednesday 18th October 2023
Hi Jess N, thanks for helping out with with this question.
The full freezing instructions can be found if you scroll down the page.
Freeze raw, with waxed paper or parchment between them and only freeze when raw if the pork mince has not been previously frozen.
Defrost throughly in the fridge before cooking.
Christine HopkinsSaturday 2nd February 2019
Fabulous, juicy, tasty burger…. I used finely chopped spring onions & garlic powder as I had no onion powder….
Gorgeous with a HEA of cheese on top.
AngelaTuesday 30th April 2019
Hi will it be okay to use onion salt instead of granules as thats all I have?
CateMonday 3rd June 2019
Onion salt is a mix of onion granules and salt, so be very careful using it as you can easily make the dish too salty 🙂
KarenFriday 24th August 2018
I cannot find onion granules anywhere. Whats the alternative?
kelsie dewarTuesday 31st July 2018
if you do not use the fennel seed does this make a huge difference to the taste?
DawnMonday 16th July 2018
Could these be cooked in the oven?
AndreaThursday 8th March 2018
Please can you tell me if I can freeze before cooking ?
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