The caramelized onions that top these seasoned
pork burgers can be prepared up to a day ahead of time. Cover
and refrigerate; reheat on stovetop or in microwave to serve.
Serve with cole slaw with caraway seed and potato chips.
Milwaukee
Beer & Onion Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground
pork
2 tablespoons beer
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large sweet onion, peeled and sliced thick
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 large sandwich buns
- In large bowl mix together
ground pork, beer, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and
salt and pepper to taste. Form into four large patties, about
1/2 inch thick, handling as little as possible.
- Prepare a medium hot fire
in grill.
- Meanwhile, in a large
heavy skillet, sauté onion slices in butter over medium-low
heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until onions
are soft and start to caramelize; keep warm. Grill patties directly
over fire until nicely browned on both sides, for a total of
12 to 15 minutes. Serve on buns topped with sautéed onions.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 550 calories
Protein 43 grams
Fat 23 grams
Sodium 480 milligrams
Cholesterol 70 milligrams
Saturated Fat 10 grams
Carbohydrates 41 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
