Pork and Apple Burgers
Juicy pork burgers with grated apple and sage that hold together without breadcrumbs or egg.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 435kcal
- 16.5gcarbs
- 10.5gof which sugars
- 29.2gfat
- 10.5gsaturates
- 27.9gprotein
- 5.1gfibre
- 4.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the pork, apple, onion, sage, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix with clean hands for 1 minute until sticky and well combined.
- 2
Shape into 4 patties about 2 cm thick, pressing a small dip in the middle of each. Chill for 15 minutes so they firm up.
15 min - 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, or heat a barbecue until the coals are white. Cook the burgers for 6 minutes on each side, until golden and no pink remains inside.
12 min - 4
Rest for 3 minutes. Slice the cucumber and tear the lettuce.
- 5
Serve each burger with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber, and a spoonful of tomato ketchup.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
