Is your family fighting the burger boredom?
Use ground pork instead. Have all your favorite condiments out
to build your own burger. Or try some suggested toppers for burgers
with a flair. Serve with potato chips, fresh fruit salad and
ice cold tea.
Pork Burgers
on Sandwich Buns
- 1 pound lean ground pork
Seasoned pepper
4 large soft sandwich buns
- Divide pork into four
portions and shape into patties about 3/4-inch thick, handling
meat as little as possible. Sprinkle both sides of patties with
seasoned pepper.
- Grill over direct heat
over medium-hot fire 5 minutes per side, turning once.
- Serve immediately on buns
with favorite condiments.
Serves 4.
Variations:
Santa Fe Burger -- Fresh
guacamole, spicy salsa and chile peppers. Serve open-faced on
corn bread.
Georgia Burger -- Fresh
peach slices and crispy strips of bacon. Serve on a honey-wheat
roll.
Pacific Burger -- Sunflower
seeds, grilled pineapple slice and honey Dijon-style mustard.
Serve on sourdough bread.
Caribbean Burger -- Mango
slices, hot pepper sauce, slices of red onion and chopped fresh
cilantro. Serve on grilled burger bun brushed with olive oil.
Mediterranean Burger --
A mixture of plain yogurt, chopped fresh dill and chopped cucumber.
Serve in a pita bread pocket.
Italian Burger -- A dab
of pesto and a mix of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano and
provolone cheeses. Serve on focaccia.
Thai Burger -- A peanut
sauce mixture made from peanut butter, hot pepper oil and a dash
of soy sauce. Serve on grilled burger bun brushed with hot pepper
infused oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 177 calories
Protein 25 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 242 milligrams
Cholesterol 78 milligrams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
