Pork Burgers on Sandwich Buns
Fight burger boredom! Use ground pork instead, and bring out all your favorite condiments to build your own burger.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- seasoned pepper
- 4 large soft sandwich buns
Directions
- 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, until an instant read thermometer reads 160° F. Serve immediately on buns with favorite condiments.
- For regional burgers, top withSanta 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.
- For international burgers, top withCaribbean 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 courtesy of the National Pork Board
Nutrition Note: Nutrition is displayed only for the basic recipe, not the variations.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 256
Calories from Fat 52 (20%)
(9%)Total Fat 6g
(9%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(25%)Cholesterol 74mg
(11%)Sodium 263mg
(13%)Potassium 455mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(56%)Protein 28g
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