Crispy Smashed Pork Burgers with Old Bay Fries and Special Sauce

Get ready for a burger experience like no other. These smashed pork burgers are all about texture-crispy, craggy edges that form when balls of ground pork are pressed thin in a hot pan. Topped with melted white cheddar and caramelized onions, then sandwiched in a soft potato bun with a tangy special sauce, every bite is pure perfection.

On the side, crispy potato wedges seasoned with Old Bay seasoning add a spicy, savory crunch. The same special sauce doubles as a dip for the fries, tying the whole meal together. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, these burgers are sure to impress.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OLD BAY® SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup White Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in top position. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion.
2. On a baking sheet, toss potato wedges with a drizzle of oil and half the Old Bay seasoning. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
3. While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and a splash of water; cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.
4. In another small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and remaining Old Bay seasoning to taste. Set aside. Form ground pork into 2 equal balls (4 for 4 servings); season all over with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add pork balls. Firmly flatten each ball with a spatula to create very thin patties. Cook until browned and cooked through, 4-7 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top patties with cheddar; cover pan to melt cheese. Remove from heat.
6. Halve and toast potato buns. Divide buns between plates and fill with patties, caramelized onion and half the special sauce. Serve burgers with Old Bay fries and remaining special sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute white cheddar with any melting cheese like provolone, mozzarella or American cheese.

How do I know the pork is fully cooked?

The ground pork is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Use a meat thermometer to check.

Can I make the fries ahead of time?

For best texture, serve the fries immediately after roasting. However, you can reheat them in a hot oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.