Pork Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grated onion (grated on the large holes of a box grater)
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1-1/2 pounds ground pork
- 8 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for the grill grates or pan
- 6 slices cheddar, provolone, or your favorite cheese (optional)
- 6 burger buns, split and toasted
- Romaine lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and sage. Let sit until the liquid is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes. Gently mix the pork and bacon into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Divide the mixture into 6 balls (about 6 ounces each), being careful not to overwork the meat. Press into 1-inch thick patties (about 4 ½-inch rounds).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 400°F to 425°F.
- Oil the grill grates with the vegetable oil. Grill the patties over direct heat, covered, until the internal temperature reads 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt.
- Alternatively, cook on the stovetop: Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches as necessary, cook the patties until the bottoms are golden and crusty, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip, and cook until the internal temperature of the patties reads 165°F, about 3 minutes more. If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt.
- Serve the burgers on the toasted buns with desired toppings.
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