Name: Cuban Mojo Pork Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban-inspired
Ingredients: 600 g ground pork; 60 ml orange juice; 30 ml lime juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 5 ml ground cumin; 4 Cuban bread rolls or ciabatta buns, split and toasted; 2 ripe plantains, sliced diagonally; 60 ml mayonnaise; 2 cloves garlic, minced (for aioli); 8 dill pickle slices; 4 lettuce leaves; 45 ml vegetable oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

The Cuban Mojo Pork Burger captures the vibrant street food culture of Havana with its citrus-marinated pork, sweet fried plantains, and tangy pickles. This burger celebrates traditional Cuban mojo—a punchy marinade of orange juice, lime, and garlic that transforms ordinary pork into something extraordinary. The combination of savory, sweet, and acidic flavors creates a complex taste profile that's both refreshing and satisfying.

What makes this burger irresistible is the contrast between the tender, citrus-infused pork and the caramelized sweetness of fried plantains. A generous spread of garlic aioli and crisp dill pickles add layers of flavor that cut through the richness. When you bite into this burger, you get a taste of Cuban comfort food reimagined for the modern burger lover.

Perfect for summer cookouts or when you're craving bold Latin flavors, this burger pairs beautifully with black beans and rice or yuca fries. It's a celebration of Caribbean cuisine that proves burgers can transport you to tropical destinations.