Harissa Pork Patties Or Burgers Recipes

PERFECT PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Pulse the bacon and garlic in a food processor until coarsely ground.
• Combine the ground pork, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the sage in a large bowl. Add the bacon mixture and gently mix with your hands. Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties. Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Season the patties with pepper. Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and grill until the other side is marked and the patties feel firm, 4 to 6 more minutes. Meanwhile, spread the cut sides of the buns with butter and toast on the grill.
• Serve the patties on the buns; top with coleslaw.

HARISSA TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Cook the grains according to pack instructions. Leave to cool, then tip into a bowl and use your hands to mix in the turkey, garlic, coriander, harissa and parsley. Shape into four patties. Cover and chill.
• To make the sauce, coarsely grate the courgette, discarding the seeds, then wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze out any liquid. Put in a bowl and mix with the dill, yogurt, 2 tbsp water and the mayonnaise.
• Put the peppers on the barbecue and cook for 10-15 mins or until blistered and starting to char. Or, heat a grill to its highest setting and grill for 15-20 mins, turning halfway. Leave to cool a little, then peel and cut into strips.
• Toss the rocket with half the oil and lemon juice.
• Brush the burgers with the remaining oil and cook for 6 mins each side. Alternatively, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry for 6 mins each side. Serve with the sauce, peppers, beetroot, buns and salad so everyone can assemble their own burger.

LAMB PATTIES MOROCCAN STYLE WITH HARISSA SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add all of the ingredients except the vegetable oil and harissa sauce. Blend the mixture thoroughly by hand.
• Shape the mixture into 8 equal-size patties similar to hamburgers.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold all of the patties. Two pans may be necessary.
• Add the patties to the skillet. Cook them over medium-high heat about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the degree of doneness desired. Drain on paper towels and serve with the harissa sauce on the side.

SPICY PORK PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except the oil, in a large bowl and chill for 30 minutes.
• Divide the mixture evenly into 12 portions and shape each one into a flat round pattie.
• Heat the oil (enough to cover the bottom of the non-stick frying pan) over moderate heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
• Remove and drain on a paper towel if you wish. Serve hot with dipping sauce or raita.

BAKED TURKEY BURGERS WITH HARISSA YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the burgers: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or coat with cooking spray.
• Combine the turkey, harissa, onion, garlic, herbs, panko, egg in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands (avoid over mixing!) Form into 3 or 4 patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Bake the burgers, flipping once halfway through, until the internal temperature of a burger reaches 165 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the harissa yogurt sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Spread some of the sauce on the buns, then fill with the turkey patties, baby spinach and red onions.