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.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
