The “Asian Style Pulled Pork Burger” is a true “flavor fusion”, marrying the savory taste of pulled pork with the unique flavors of soy, honey, and ginger.
Making this burger at home is a journey into the heart of Asian cuisine, offering a balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors that dance on your palate. The process of making this burger is a lesson in balance and harmony, principles at the core of Asian cuisine.
The soy sauce adds saltiness and depth, the honey adds sweetness and stickiness, and the ginger adds a spicy freshness. This culinary adventure is a “taste revelation”, expanding your flavor profile and showcasing the diversity and complexity of Asian cuisine.
The satisfaction of creating this burger at home, with its balance of flavors and textures, is a testament to your culinary prowess. Plus, the skills you learn and the recipe you now have in your repertoire are a “lasting legacy” of your kitchen adventures.
- Ingredients:
- 2 kg pork shoulder, salt, pepper, 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 4 cloves of garlic, a piece of fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, burger buns, pickled vegetables (e.g., carrot, radish), fresh cilantro, sriracha sauce.
- Preparation:
- Rub the meat with salt and pepper. Mix soy sauce, honey, chopped garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce. Pour the sauce over the meat and cook in a slow cooker on low heat for 8-10 hours. On the bottom part of the bun, place pickled vegetables, a portion of pulled pork, chopped cilantro, and sriracha sauce. Cover with the top part of the bun.