This bunless burger with leftover pulled pork takes a bunless burger to a whole new level. A delicious way to enjoy a hearty meal without the extra carbs of a bun.
I love burgers. They’re a childhood favorite of mine that I carried with me all of my life. I’ve had them plain, and I’ve had them topped with everything from classic lettuce, tomato, and pickles to avocado, fried egg, and bacon. You name it, if it’s a burger I’ve had it. And while I’ve loved them all, the thing I always loved most about burgers was the actual burger that was sandwiched between the buns. A great burger is so good, you can eat it with nothing on it whatsoever – not even ketchup. Of course, that would be a bit boring. That’s why I created this bunless burger recipe that’s topped with leftover pulled pork. It’s an absolutely delicious take on this classic burger variation.
Bunless Burger with Leftover Pulled Pork
This delicious recipe is a low-carb option that focuses on the pure joy of the tastiest part of a burger – the meat! Perfectly cooked hamburgers are topped with zest BBQ pulled pork, two cheeses, and fried onions to create a meat lover’s feast that will have everyone coming back for more. It all starts with that burger. Cooked to perfect, juiciness, this burger is loaded up with your leftover BBQ pulled pork which is itself tender, juicy, and so delicious. When you add the cheeses and crispy fried onions, you get a recipe that’s perfect for any time of year but that’s most at home at backyard bashes or made for a delicious summertime, weekend meal.
Why You’ll Love This Bunless Burger Recipe
- It’s a great way to use up your leftover pulled pork.
- It’s so delicious and so easy to make.
- The juicy burgers and pulled pork work perfectly together.
Bunless Burger Variations
This recipe is so easy to make that I don’t even have any tips for you on this one. It’s just that simple of a recipe. I do, however, have some great variations that you can use to switch things up if you like.
- Use any kind of burger you prefer – frozen, grilled, fried, ground turkey burgers, or pork will all work.
- Use your favorite cheese for this recipe.
- Add your favorite toppings like red onion, mushrooms, or dill pickles.
Bunless Burger FAQ
If you have questions about this recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about unless burgers.
No. While this is lower carb than a traditional burger, the BBQ sauce and crispy fried onions both have carbs. You can make it keto-friendly by using low-carb BBQ sauce and leaving off the fried onions.
Absolutely. There’s no bun so nothing gets soggy! The only thing to note is that you should add the fried onions right before serving.
Any topping that you would put on a regular burger goes with these bunless burgers because they are simply burgers with no hamburger buns. All the same flavors will still work.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Bunless Burgers
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat these, place the pulled pork in a saucepan with a bit of water and heat over medium-low heat until heated through. The hamburgers can be microwaved at 1-minute intervals until hot.
Bunless Burger Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store. The actual measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Beef hamburger patties (grilled, frozen, fried)
- Pepper Jack cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Leftover pulled pork
- Barbecue sauce
- Chicken broth
- French’s® crispy fried onions (or homemade fried onion strings)
- Optional: additional BBQ sauce for drizzling over the top
How to Make Bunless Burgers
Making this recipe is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients. It only takes a few simple steps to make them.
Step 1: Make the Burgers
Prepare your favorite hamburgers in your favorite way and top them with sliced cheese.
Step 2: Heat the Pulled Pork
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add leftover pork, barbecue sauce, and broth. Stir and cook until heated through.
Step 3: Construct the Bunless Burgers
Place ½ cup of pulled pork on top of each burger patty with cheese. Top with crispy fried onions or homemade fried onion strings. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy.
Try This Bunless Burger Recipe Today
This delicious bunless burger has everything we love about both burgers and pulled pork without the bun. It’s an absolute feast for all you carnivores out there. A juicy burger topped with cheese and pulled pork? What’s not to love? Nothing, that’s what. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again. It’s that good!
More Delicious Pork Recipes
Pulled Pork Sliders – A great recipe to make using leftover pulled pork. Each slider is loaded with leftover BBQ pulled pork, creamy coleslaw and crispy fried onion strings. Definitely a family favorite pork recipe.
Pulled Pork Enchiladas – These quick and easy pulled pork enchiladas are made with leftover pulled pork, two types of cheese, fried crispy onion, barbecue sauce. and flour tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce, more cheese and baked until the cheese is melted.
Dutch Oven Pulled Pork – This delicious pulled pork recipe is filled with the complex flavors of a sweet and spicy rub along with tangy yellow mustard which creates a pork dish that checks all the boxes from tenderness to flavor, and even ease of cooking.
And, here are some delicious Crock Pot Pork Ribs, from Deliciously Seasoned, that you will enjoy as well.
Bunless Burger with Leftover Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 6 beef hamburgers, grilled, frozen, fried
- 3 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups leftover pulled pork
- ⅔ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups French’s® crispy fried onions, or homemade fried onion strings
Instructions
- Prepare hamburgers as desired and top with sliced cheese.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add leftover pork, barbecue sauce and broth. Stir and cook until heated through.
- Place ½ cup of pulled pork on top of each burger with cheese.
- Top with crispy fried onions or homemade fried onion strings
- Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy.
I cooked this for lunch and it was awesome. The burger stayed juicy and the pulled pork on top added so much flavor. Didn’t even miss the bun.
My burger loving friends will go crazy about it. Oh wow – what a recipe!
It’s been a while since I made myself a burger like this. Time to fix that. Yummo!
This was a flavor bomb! Loved the pulled pork and crispy onions—perfect for low-carb nights without sacrificing taste.
OMG, this was a meat lover’s dream for us! WE could not get enough.
This is so yummy! I loved all that BIG burger flavor without the bun. I enjoy my buns, but sometimes a change is nice.
This is VERY good! I actually did use brioche buns with it because I like my carbs. LOL