Stuffed Smoky Pork Burgers Recipes

SMOKY PORK BURGERS WITH FENNEL AND RED CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• To cook burgers: Prepare a grill.
• Gently toast fennel seeds in a dry skillet until aromatic.
• In a large bowl, combine fennel seeds, onion, garlic, salt and smoked paprika.
• Add pork and bacon. Toss gently until well mixed, without overworking meat.
• Divide into four portions and shape into patties. Place on a plate or platter and chill for at least one hour.
• Cook burgers for about 6 minutes on hot side of grill. After 3 minutes, flip and cook 3 more minutes, then move to cool part of grill for 3 more minutes. Burgers can also be fried in a pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Let burgers rest for a few minutes, tented with foil, before serving.
• To prepare slaw: Whisk vinegars, mustard and salt in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Add oil and whisk until emulsified.
• Place fennel bulb and cabbage into bowl and toss to combine with dressing. Add fennel fronds and toss again just before serving.
• Place burgers on toasted or lightly grilled buns and top each with a little slaw.

MANCHEGO-STUFFED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Place the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the olives, garlic, oregano, chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin and allspice in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
• Mix the pork into the olive mixture; season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Make a deep pocket in each; stuff with some manchego, then close the patty around the cheese.
• Brush the burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with oil; grill the burgers until marked on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, 5 more minutes.
• Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; grill until lightly toasted. Serve the burgers on the rolls with your choice of toppings.