This kid-approved keto burger truly hits the spot with a juicy pork burger, topped with freshly sliced tomato, drizzled with a tangy mustard mayo then wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves. With only 2g net carbs per serve, this easy and healthy recipe will be a family favorite in no time.
If you’re looking for a variation on the old beef burgers then you’ll love this recipe for bunless low-carb pork burgers.
There’s nothing complicated about it and who doesn’t want a healthy keto recipe that can be on the table in 25 minutes!
This simple recipe is super easy to adapt for your carb-eating family too.
Here’s how to do it…
Just serve the burgers with bread buns and keep yours keto-friendly by wrapping your burger in a large lettuce leaf (or two).
Feel free also to skip the mustard spiked mayo for the kids and give them ketchup or tomato sauce!
Why this truly is the BEST keto burger:
- Make it in 25 minutes
- It’s low-carb, keto, sugar-free and diabetes-friendly
- Easy to adapt for your carb eating family
- It’s gluten-free
- Make it dairy-free by leaving off the cheese
- Our simple keto burger sauce is ready in less than a minute
- Make it on the grill/barbecue or on the stovetop
- It’s damn delicious!
If you like this recipe, you should also check out 30 Minute Low-Carb Burgers With Chipotle Mayo and our Easy Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup.
Cooking Tips & Tricks for Best Lettuce Wrapped Keto Pork Burger
- Ground pork should be cooked to a temperature of 160F (71c) for doneness. A meat thermometer can be used.
- Leftovers? Keep leftover pork patties in the fridge in an airtight container or foil-wrapped for 3 days.
- Freezer friendly? Uncooked (or cooked) burger patties can be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to separate patties with parchment paper to avoid them all freezing together in a giant lump. Or flash freeze – this is where you freeze the burgers in a single layer (uncovered) on a tray in the freezer then once frozen transfer to zip lock bag or container.
- Cook on the stovetop? Pan fry burgers over high heat in a little olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through
- Serving your carb eating family? Just serve burgers with a bread bun instead of lettuce and some ketchup or tomato sauce instead of the keto burger sauce.
- Too much heat? If you’re worried about the jalapeno pepper, substitute a regular green pepper (or skip entirely)
How to make the Best Bunless Keto Pork Burger
Grab your ingredients for the keto pork burger. You’ll need ground pork (pork mince), shallots or onion, garlic and a jalapeno pepper.
Feel free to use a green pepper or capsicum if you prefer less oomph!
Mix together in a large bowl, the pork, onion, garlic and jalapeno.
Make 4 equal sized hamburger patties with the mixture and place on a grill or barbecue pre-heated to 350F (180c).
Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
See cooking tips above for how to cook on the stovetop.
If adding cheese, top the nearly cooked burger with the cheese and let it melt for a few seconds before removing from the grill.
While the burgers are cooking, mix together the mayo and mustard until smooth.
Wrap 2 large lettuce leaves around the burger, topped with the cheese, tomato and keto burger sauce.
A toothpick can be used to secure the lettuce but should be removed before eating 🙂
ENJOY ♥♥♥♥♥
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Best Lettuce Wrapped Bunless Keto Pork Burger
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup diced shallot or red onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced and seeds removed
- 1 ripe tomato, sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 oz cheddar cheese or goat cheese
Instructions
- Mix together ground pork with onion, garlic, and jalapeño
- Form into 4 equal sized hamburger patties
- Place on grill preheated to 350F (180c)
- Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through
- Optional, top with cheese and let melt for a few seconds before removing from grill
- Mix together mayo and mustard until smooth
- Serve burgers wrapped in a double lettuce leaves topped with tomato and sauce
Notes
- Ground pork should be cooked to a temperature of 160F (71c) for doneness
- Leftovers? Keep leftover beef patties in the fridge in an airtight container or foil-wrapped for 3 days.
- Freezer friendly? Uncooked (or cooked) burger patties can be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to separate patties with parchment paper to avoid them all freezing together into a giant lump. Or flash freeze - this is where you freeze the burgers in a single layer (uncovered) on a tray in the freezer then once frozen transfer to zip lock bag or container.
- Cook on the stovetop? Pan fry burgers over high heat in a little olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through
- Serving your carb eating family? Just serve it with a bread bun and some ketchup or tomato sauce
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