Give your family's burgers a twist. These
work for the broiler or even on the grill. Serve on whole wheat
buns.
Super
Pork Burgers
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed
pineapple
3/4 pound fully cooked boneless smoked ham
3/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Drain pineapple, reserving
juice.
- Coarsely chop the ham.
Place ham in food processor bowl; process about 30 seconds or
until coarsely ground. In a mixing bowl combine the pineapple,
ground ham, ground pork, green pepper, flour and allspice. Shape
into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place patties on an unheated
rack in a broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small
saucepan cook pineapple juice over medium heat until reduced
by half. Brush the patties with half of the pineapple juice;
turn and broil 6 minutes longer. Brush patties with the remaining
pineapple juice.
Serves 6.
Note: Can also grill these
burgers over direct heat for about 7 to 9 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
245 calories Protein 20 grams Fat 13 grams Sodium 840 milligrams
Cholesterol 67 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
