An amazingly flavorful ground pork burger with a pickled topping is a match made in burger heaven. This Banh Mi burger recipe is Paleo and AIP friendly and a meal your whole family will be clamoring for!

banh mi burgers on parchment with the pickled toppings

Isn't it funny that a grain-free recipe would be named for the Vietnamese words for “bread” and “wheat”? Ironic!

But alas, Banh Mi these days seems, at least here in the US, to refer to a sandwich of pickled carrots, cucumbers, and radishes, and some mint and cilantro over some sort of meat (I've seen everything from ham to pulled pork to steak when out in restaurants).

Since I love to redefine things from their original sandwich past (see my Muffuletta Chicken recipe for example), I thought I'd redefine these sandwiches into burgers! And boy, did it work!

It uses ground pork for the burger and pickled veggies for the condiments and packs tons of flavor!

A side view of the Paleo AIP Banh Mi Burger on parchment paper with the pickled toppings

Tips for the Perfect Banh Mi Burgers:

Don't make the pickled veggies TOO far in advance, but they can be made up to a day ahead of time
When forming the patties, make them flat, then push a little divet into the center of each patty. This will help evenly cook the burgers as the edges tend to cook faster than the inside, so making the inside thinner helps it to cook just as quickly.
You can use a different vinegar than White Wine, but distilled vinegar is a no-no on AIP and plus, it has a MUCH more pungent flavor. I like the tamer flavor of White Wine Vinegar much better. Apple Cider Vinegar is another option, but again, it's more pungent.

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This White Wine Vinegar is the one I use for any pickling I do, whether it's for quick pickling like in this Banh Mi burger or for actual pickling during the summer that I put up in jars for the winter.

Coconut Aminos are a Paleo and AIP replacement for soy sauce. I use this soy-free sauce in any situation that calls for soy sauce.

Coconut Sugar is a lower-glycemic, more nutrient-dense replacement for white sugar and is Paleo and AIP compliant.

What should I serve with these burgers?

Personally I LOVE tostones with this (Paleo and AIP). It's definitely a jimble jamble of different cultures, but it makes it fun.

I could also see these on top of a big bowl of coconut cauliflower rice (Paleo and AIP).

Or you could just go traditional and make sweet potato fries or wedges – I like this sweet potato fry recipe (Paleo & AIP) or white potato fries or wedges – I like this recipe (Paleo).

More Great Paleo Burger Recipes

Paleo Turkey Burgers with Quick Pickled Rhubarb – this one is a more Indian-inspired dish also with quick-pickled fruits and veggies as a topping.

Ground Beef Hobo Packet – these are meatball burgers that you make in an aluminum foil packet over a fire while camping. Soooo good!

Beet Cakes with Mint Cashew Cream – this is a vegetarian Paleo version of a burger – made out of beets! But don't let that stop you, they are downright delicious and great for a Meatless Monday type meal.

Banh Mi Burger Recipe (Paleo, AIP)

This is such a good burger! Flavorful, easy to make, and something that anyone would enjoy, whether they're on a special diet or not. This is one of those I think is great to make if you're having guests and don't want something that looks or “tastes” Paleo or AIP.

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5 star rating!

Banh Mi Burger (Paleo, AIP)

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

Author: Michele Spring
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 Burgers 1x
Category: Dinner, Main
Method: Stove, Grill
Cuisine: Paleo, AIP, Vietnamese American

Description

Scale

Ingredients

For the toppings:

1 Large Carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
1/3 Cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
4 Radishes, sliced or cut into thin matchsticks
2 tbsp Coconut Sugar
1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Sea Salt
Handful each of fresh Cilantro and Mint , chopped

For the burger:

2 lb ground Pork
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tsp dried Ginger
2 tbsp Coconut Aminos

Instructions

For the topping, mix together the carrot, cucumber, and radish matchsticks into a bowl. Heat 1/2 cup of water, the coconut sugar, the vinegar, and sea salt in a small saucepan until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, and let cool.

Meanwhile, mix the burger ingredients together. Form into 4-8 patties (depending on how thick/big you want them). Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium high heat on the stove or a grill to medium.

Cook the patties, turning once, until desired doneness. about 3-4 minutes a side for the smaller patties, 5-6 minutes a side for the larger ones.

Add the chopped cilantro and mint to the vinegar and veggie mixture, mix well, and then serve over the burger patties.

Keywords: Paleo, AIP, burger, bunless burger, paleo burger, aip burger

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Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
Greek Lamb Burgers
Satay Burgers
Apple Bacon Burgers
Chicken Piccata Burgers
Fried Chicken Burgers
Creamed Spinach Burgers
Hawaiian Pork Burgers
Mexican Guacamole Burgers
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3 Comments

Name: Banh Mi Burger (Paleo, AIP)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 Burgers
Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients: 1 Large Carrot, cut into thin matchsticks; 1/3 Cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks; 4 Radishes, sliced or cut into thin matchsticks; 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar; 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar; 1 tsp Sea Salt; Handful each of fresh Cilantro and Mint , chopped; 2 lb ground Pork; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tsp dried Ginger; 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos

Noël S on July 25, 2019 at 10:03 am
I wrote a comment but it was lost with a “network connection lost” message. Boo.
I am excited and thankful for this recipe. I have to eat low FODMAP as well as AIP and this is a recipe I can actually use. That it is versatile is a wonderful bonus. This will be great with fish.
I get pretty discouraged trying to find new recipes or reworking old ones. The reworking often requires more brain power and energy than I can give at any given time. I recently spent hours pouring through several AIP, vegetarian paleo, even a vegetarian keto cookbook trying to find easy vegetarian or pescatarian recipes (we do eat meat but I am trying to figure out Lent. Again). I want freezer safe meals so I can batch cook. Sigh. Someone call the waaambulance.
So Thank you Thank you Thank you for this recipe! It checks all the boxes and sounds delicious!
★★★★★
- Noël S on July 25, 2019 at 10:10 am
  P.S. the high FODMAP garlic can be substituted with asafoetida or a little garlic oil. Easy fix!
- Michele on July 25, 2019 at 5:18 pm
  Oh I’m so glad I FINALLY figured out a recipe you can have! I know you’ve been asking – I’m just not well-versed in low FODMAP diets so I never know. And thanks for the tip on the garlic too!