The Other Burger
Create a variety of burgers on the grill with these different herbs and spices. Use your imagination or one of the variations for other seasoning ideas to give pork burgers an international flair.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Smithfield Ground Pork
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps
Gently mix together ground pork and seasonings shape into 4 burgers about 3/4-inch in thickness. Place on grill over moderate-hot coals lower hood and grill for 5 minutes; turn and finish grilling 4-5 minutes more until an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Serve immediately on sandwich buns if desired.
Eastern Burger: To Other Burger basic mix add 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry and 1 tablespoon grated ginger root.
Veggie Burger: To Other Burger basic mix add 3 drops hot pepper sauce, 1 grated carrot and 3 tablespoons chopped parsley.
South of the Border Burger: To Other Burger basic mix add 1/4 teaspoon EACH ground cumin, oregano, seasoned salt and crushed red chiles.
Italian Burger: To Other Burger basic mix add one crushed garlic clove, one teaspoon crushed fennel seed and 2 teaspoons EACH red wine and olive oil.
