Pork Burgers

I use my blender to ground up bacon to add to the ground pork.  It adds so much flavor.  If you can't grind up the bacon, then substitute with olive oil to add some fat to the burger.

PORK BURGERS

(makes 4-6)

Sauce (or use BBQ sauce)

*1/4 cup mayonnaise

*1/4 cup sour cream

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

*1 teaspoon dijon mustard

*1 teaspoon minced garlic

*1 tablespoon fresh dill minced (1 teaspoon dried)

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil

Burger Ingredients:

*1 pound ground pork

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

*1/2 teaspoon onion powder

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1 tablespoon dry BBQ rub

*1 large egg yolk

*1/2 pound of bacon ground up in a blender (or use 2 teaspoons olive oil)

*1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

*2 hamburger buns (I like to toast them)

*2 slices pineapple rings (optional) (I like to grill mine)

*Shredded lettuce

*tomato sliced (I do this if I"m not using the pineapple)

*3 slices your favorite cheese (optional)

Sauce Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk all of the sauce ingredients until well blended.

~Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Burger Directions:

~Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

~In a large bowl, mix all the burger ingredients and mix until well combined.

~Divide the mixture into three equals portions.

~Shape dough into balls and then flatten into a patty.

~Heat up a large skillet over medium heat.

~Drizzle a little olive oil over pan once it's hot.

~Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees.

~Place a slice of cheese on patty a few seconds before removing it from pan.

~Place on bun and top with desired toppings.

~Spread some of the Sauce or BBQ sauce over inside of top bun.