Pork and Apple Burgers

Name: Pork and Apple Burgers | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 grams 5% pork mince; 60 grams apple (grated ); 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried onion granules; 1 tsp salt; low calorie cooking spray

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These slimming friendly Pork and Apple Burgers are perfect for a low calorie or Weight Watchers friendly BBQ!

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NutritionPer Serving

Calories106
Carbs3g
Protein2g
Fat1g
Saturates0.4g
Sugars2g

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 barbecue staple, and these Pork and Apple Burgers are a great way to change up the usual BBQ fare. The flavours in this recipe may seem a little unusual but don’t be put off by the fennel seeds – the little pop of aniseed works so well with the pork, without being too overbearing. Add to that the tanginess of the apple, and you have one mega mouthwatering burger. You could even top it with apple sauce for extra flavour!

For rustic handmade patties, press these burgers into shape by hand. Or why not use a burger press for an even more professional look.

What diets is this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe suitable for?

This Pork and Apple Burgers recipe is suitable for gluten free and dairy free diets.

Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.

How Weight Watchers friendly is this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe?

You need to count 4 Points per portion of this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe if you’re on WW Green.
You need to count 4 Points per portion of this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe if you’re on WW Blue.
You need to count 4 Points per portion of this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe if you’re on WW Purple.

Do you need any special ingredients to make Pork and Apple Burgers?

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These Pork and Apple Burgers are dead easy to make. You can shape them by hand, but we like to use a burger press as this gives a really even shape. You can pick one up over on Amazon.

How many calories are in this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe?

There are 106 calories per portion in this Pork and Apple Burgers recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.

Pork and Apple Burgers are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.

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

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. It’s best to mix with your hands as this helps to bring the meat together.

Step 2

Shape into 4 patties and leave to rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and on a medium heat cook the burgers for around 5 minutes each side until cooked through.

If using a barbecue, spray the burgers with low calorie cooking spray before placing on the griddle to cook.

Serve immediately with your choice of accompaniment!

What could I serve with Pork and Apple Burgers?

These Pork and Apple Burgers work really well when served alongside any of the following dishes:

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How do you know when these Pork and Apple Burgers are cooked?

In a frying pan on a medium heat, or on the barbecue, cook the burgers for around 5 minutes each side until cooked through and no pink remains in the middle.

Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.

How long can you keep Pork and Apple Burgers in the fridge?

Once you’ve put them out, ideally you should eat them straight away.

If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. 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?

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 is suitable for freezing.
Defrost thoroughly before reheating.

Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!

How do I reheat Pork and Apple Burgers?

From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.

Raw, from frozen: Allow to defrost, and then follow the recipe from Step 3.

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