Carolina Burger Recipe
This burger is inspired by the Carolina’s and their BBQ traditions. This half-pound burger is topped with pulled pork and our slaw mix. Served on a brioche bun with your choice of cheese.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Pulled Pork
Coleslaw
Assembly
Method
Burger Patties
- 1
Prepare the Burger Patties
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined. Form the mixture into four equal patties, about 1/2 pound each, and make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 2
Pulled Pork
- 3
Prepare the Pulled Pork
In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
Coleslaw
- 5
Prepare the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, mixing until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Carolina Burger
Toast the brioche buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster. Place a cooked burger patty on the bottom half of each bun, top with a generous portion of pulled pork, and add a scoop of coleslaw. Place the top half of the bun over the coleslaw. Serve immediately.
