Pork Burgers on Sandwich Buns

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Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.
Total: 15 min.
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
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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