Spicy Pork Burgers With Peppers And Provolone Recipes

SPICY PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Mix together ground pork, 1/4 cup (60 mL) salsa, chipotles, salt and pepper until combined. Divide into 4 portions and shape into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties.
• Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet set over medium heat; cook burgers for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to oven; cook for 5 minutes. Top each burger with slice of cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until instant-read thermometer reaches 160°F (71°C) when inserted into centre of burger
• Sandwich burgers in buns with remaining salsa, mayonnaise, lettuce, onion and jalapeño slices.

SPICY PORK BURGERS WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For the dried fruit chutney: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to smoke lightly, then add the onions and garlic and sprinkle with the salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onions and garlic become translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the vinegar, sugar, cloves and cinnamon stick. Stir to blend and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes to let the vinegar mellow. Add the raisins, apricots, figs, cognac and 1 cup water and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
• For the black beans: Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the onions, oil and a generous pinch of salt. Add the sugar and cook until the onions are caramelized and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and beans and cook so the ingredients meld together, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• For the spicy pork burgers: Break up the meat in a medium bowl and spread it up on the sides so that the seasoning can really permeate the meat. Add the sherry, soy sauce, Worcestershire and cayenne. Mix with your hands to make sure all of the flavors get integrated but do not overmix. (The more you work the meat, the tougher the burger.) Form the meat into 4 even patties about 3/4-inch thick.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet and add the oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the patties in a single layer in the skillet. Return the skillet to the heat and cook, undisturbed, for 5 to 6 minutes. Rotate the patties a quarter turn and cook until cooked through, 3 to 5 more minutes. Use a metal spatula to flip the patties on their second sides and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and place 2 slices of American cheese on each patty. Let the patties rest in the skillet so the cheese melts.
• Arrange the roll bottoms on a work surface and top with lettuce. Top the lettuce with the patties, spoon some of the chutney and black beans on each and finish with the roll tops.

HOT SAUSAGE BURGERS WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pork, red pepper flakes, paprika, fennel, sage, onion, garlic and salt, to taste. Form the meat into 4 patties, put on a plate and coat with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
• Heat a small pot over medium-low heat and add the brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, tomato sauce and black pepper, to taste. Simmer until the mixture becomes a thick steak sauce consistency, about 15 minutes.
• Add a couple inches of water to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then salt the water and add the broccoli rabe. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a cutting board and chop it into 2-inch pieces. Set aside. Return the skillet to the stove over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Stir in the chopped garlic and the broccoli rabe. Saute for 2 minutes, then season with a few grates of nutmeg, to taste.
• Heat a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the patties and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Top the patties with a slice of provolone during the last minute of cook time and tent with foil to melt.
• Divide the broccoli rabe on the bottoms of the rolls and top with the cheesy sausage patties. Slather some of the warm sauce on the roll tops and cover the burgers. Serve the burgers on individual plates with a few chips alongside.

PORK SAUSAGE AND PROVOLONE SLIDERS

Steps:

• Drizzle a baking dish with some oil. Set aside. Preheat a double-burner cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat.
• Add the fennel seeds, ground pepper and crushed red pepper to a high-sided saute pan and toast over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the toasted spices to a mortar and pestle and grind until ground. Add this spice mixture to a medium bowl with the ground pork. Add the parsley and provolone to the bowl and gently but thoroughly combine. Form into 1 1/3-ounce meatballs (or 12 portions) and add to the greased baking dish. Once all the meatballs are formed, with greased hands, individually smash the meatballs in your hand and directly add to the preheated griddle. Cook until charred on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
• Add the cooked patties to the toasted rolls and top each patty with pickled onions. Enjoy!

PORTOBELLO BURGERS WITH PESTO, PROVOLONE, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Stir pesto and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill rolls, cut side down, until lightly toasted. Transfer to plates. Spread grilled side of rolls with pesto mayonnaise.
• Brush mushrooms on both sides with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, rounded side up, 4 minutes. Turn mushrooms over. Cover and grill until mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes. Place 1 mushroom on each roll bottom. Top each with enough red pepper pieces to cover, then with arugula and cheese. Press roll tops over and serve.

PROVOLONE BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 160°., Top each patty with a cheese slice; grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Grill rolls cut side down for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Top each with a burger and lettuce.

SWEET AND SPICY PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix bbq sauce, breadcrumbs, and pepper blend. Add pork and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
• Direct grill over medium coals for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through grilling.
• Serve on kaiser rolls, topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, or your favorite toppings!

PORK BURGERS WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a bowl, mix pork with fennel seeds. Form into 4 patties. On a large piece of foil, combine oil, peppers, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around vegetables and crimp ends. Grill packet until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season patties with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
• In a medium bowl, toss vegetables with vinegar. Top each patty with vegetables and a slice of mozzarella. Cover grill and cook until cheese is bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve burgers on toasted buns.