Pork Burgers Deluxe 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.

GRILLED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., Serve on buns; top with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

BIG MOE'S PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium. Combine ground pork, onion, cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and garlic in large bowl; mix well with hands. Shape into 1-inch thick patties (9 to 12); sprinkle pepper and salt on both sides.
• If a smokier flavor is wanted, add a small handful of pecan or oak wood chips to fire about 10 minutes before putting patties on.
• Grill burgers approximately 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, turning every 5 minutes.

PORK BURGERS WITH SPICES

Steps:

• Put pork in a bowl and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Let cool briefly and add onion mixture to pork. Add chopped pickles.
• Add cumin, mustard, egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of the broth, salt and pepper. Blend well with fingers.
• Shape the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Flatten each into a patty, about 4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Spoon or pour out remaining bread crumbs onto a flat surface and coat patties all over.
• Heat oil in one or two skillets or, preferably, nonstick fry pans. Cook on one side 4 to 5 minutes and carefully turn patties with pancake turner or spatula. Continue cooking 8 minutes. Transfer patties to a warm platter.
• Pour off fat from the skillet and add vinegar. Cook briefly, stirring, and add remaining 3/4 cup of chicken broth and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Swirl in the remaining tablespoon of butter and strain the sauce through a sieve. Pour sauce over patties and serve.