I remember moving to Indiana and talking about how loved getting pork burgers at the county fair. They were the best. People would sort of look at me strangely. I quickly found out that my home county pork burgers were not a normal occurrence in Indiana. Iroquois County Pork Producers have a near and dear place in my heart, and their pork seasoning salt has a place just as close.
Let's be honest I have a seasoning salt for almost any kind of pork. I have a sweet and spicy pork rub and a sweeter pork chop rub that also makes the best-grilled pork chops. Pork Seasoning Salt combines salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder to create a seasoning salt that is perfect on pork burgers, pork chops, and even chicken and beef.
Pork Seasoning Salt Ingredients
Now, I love me a good burger like my teriyaki pineapple topped pork burger, but now that I have my husband understanding that pork burgers are not sausage patties, I have him on team pork burgers too. While seasoning salt is good it always leaves me thinking it could be something more. Now, that I have mastered the art of the pork producers' salt the world of pork goodness is right for me.
The ingredients to make this amazing pork burger seasoning is:
- Garlic Salt or Powder - I used garlic salt in the original seasoning salt I made but found it to be too salty, so now use garlic powder. Either works.
- Onion Salt or Powder - Just like the garlic salt, powder or salt will work. Adjust the salt depending on if you use powder or salt.
- Paprika - Smoked or sweet paprika will work fine in this pork seasoning salt. The standard paprika you buy at the grocery store is fine.
- Chili Powder - Now the chili powder is where you have some discretion. Some like it hot, so if you want your pork seasoning to have some heat, go for the HOT chili powder. If you just want some smoky heat, choose I mild chili powder.
- Salt - Iodized or sea salt works as long as it is a fine salt.
How to make Iroquois County Pork Producers Seasoning?
In a 3-cup sealable bowl, combine sea salt, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and chili powder.
Stir to combine the seasonings together and store the seasoning in an airtight container until ready to use. For me, I couldn't wait to make some good old pork burgers with my pork seasoning salt.
If you have not bought ground pork before, this is something you buy in the fresh meat area where your fresh pork cut is located. This is not going to be by the breakfast sausage in the meat case. If you order groceries, just search for ground pork.
To the ground pork, I add a teaspoon of pork producers seasoning salt and mix to combine with my hands. Then form patties out of the seasoned ground pork.
Place the pork burgers on a hot grill that is running at about 350 degrees. The key with the grilling of burgers is to not over-flip them. It is always the goal to only flip these burgers one time. Resist touching the burgers too much.
Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the burgers. The juices should run clear when the pork burgers are done.
While I was grilling the burgers, I brought the Ninja Foodi outside to make some air fryer mini tater tots to have with the pork burgers. But we also love party potatoes, spaghetti pasta salad, and quick loaded twice baked potatoes. These burgers are great just on a bun or topped with barbecue sauce or even mayochup.
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I get a lot of questions about the best spices to buy. Penzey spices are my go-to brand of spices when I can get them. You can also check out my grilling must-haves for some of my other seasonings and equipment.
Grilling Seasonings and Sauces Recipes
Whether you are grilling chicken or pork or even beef, the right grilling seasoning, the best grilling marinades, and the right extra sauces and toppings. These are some of the best grilling recipes.
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- Air Fryer Steak
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- Pickle Brined Grilled Chicken
What to serve with Burgers
Whether we are having hamburgers or pork burgers, here are few of our favorite side dishes.
- Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole
- Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
- Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Yellow and Sweet Potatoes
- Party Potatoes - Irresistible Mashed Potato Casserole
๐ Recipe
Pork Seasoning Salt
Ingredients
- 1 cup sea salt
- โ cup garlic powder
- โ cup onion powder
- โ cup paprika
- ยผ cup chili powder
Instructions
- Combine the salts and spices in a 3 cup bowl and stir to blend.
- Store in airtight container
- Use one teaspoon of the seasoning salt to one pound of meat or sprinkle on pork chops or chicken before cooking or grilling.
Nutrition
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Tawana Dunn
I see you posted the ingredients facts. What is the serving size for this information. I could feel myself swelling by just looking at the sodium level.
Leah Beyer
I use one teaspoon of seasoning per pound of meat and the also just season the outside of the burger or even pork chop. Treat this just like you would treat a seasoning salt.
Paula Barnett
Hi! I totally understand about missing those pork burgers! My husband and I use to live in Charleston Illinois. We had to move due to work but I remember going to many county fairs and festivals and seeing the Illini Pork Producers White food truck that sold pork burgers. They were amazing!!! They are not like sausage but Iโd love to make them but I donโt know where to begin. What cuts of meat from the hog are used! Is it more than just ground pork? What holds the patty together if anything etc. They just seemed like meat and special seasonings! any help would be greatly appreciated. Iโd love to buy a hog and get pork patties made but out east where I live now they just donโt know what Iโm talking about. They donโt understand it isnโt like a sausage patty but more like a hamburger. Any recipes , help or suggestions would be wonderful. Iโd just love to know what exactly is a pork patty? I do have access to buying fresh pork or a hog. Thank you so much!!! Paula
Steve Brenner
My family used to raise pigs in Iroquois County. Best pork burgers around were at Deckers sale barn in Milford.
Thanks for the great recipe.
Carey kaeding
My fiancรฉ wanted pork burgers for dinner so I jumped on google to maybe get lucky and find a recipe for the IL pork producers seasoning because I also am in love with the burgers from the Iroquois county fair! Glad im not the only one and thank you for this recipe!
Tomlightfield
Good stuff!! And it's good on everything from meat and chicken to vegetables!! The only drawback for me was the amount of salt, I just cut that in half, once again for my own personal preference!!