These flavor-packed pork burgers were inspired by Indian street food
Food
July 19, 2025

These flavor-packed pork burgers were inspired by Indian street food

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball's Milk Street 

These flavor-packed burgers are a spin on a spiced pork sausage from Goa in southern India, based on the garlicky, European-style chouriço introduced by Portuguese settlers. To combat the humidity of the region and prolong the shelf life of the sausage, the meat is heavily salted and flavored with a mixture of spices and tangy vinegar.

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