Cheesy Smashed Pork Burgers with Old Bay Fries, Caramelized Onion & Special Sauce

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:50:46 GMT

Step 1

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

Step 2

Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.

Step 3

Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and half the Old Bay Seasoning. Season lightly with salt and pepper. TIP: No need to season generously— there’s already salt and pepper in the seasoning!

Step 4

Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.

Step 5

While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.

Step 6

Add 2 tsp sugar and a splash of water; cook until onion is caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl.

Step 8

Meanwhile, in a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and as much remaining Old Bay Seasoning as you like. Set aside.

Step 9

Form pork* into equal-size balls; season all over with salt and pepper.

Step 10

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add pork. Firmly flatten each ball with a spatula to create very thin patties.

Step 11

Cook until browned and cooked through, 4-7 minutes per side. (Don’t worry if the patties aren’t perfectly round—those irregular edges will turn crispy.)

Step 12

In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top patties with cheddar; cover pan to melt cheese. Remove from heat.

Step 13

While patties cook, halve and toast buns.

Step 14

Divide buns between plates and fill with patties, caramelized onion, and half the special sauce. Serve burgers with Old Bay fries on the side and remaining special sauce for dipping.

Step 15

Ground Pork is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.

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