Pork Burgers With Sassy Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Burgers With Sassy Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup cherry preserves; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1-1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 12 center-cut bacon strips; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2-1/4 pounds ground pork; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 6 ounces Havarti cheese, sliced; 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 3 cups fresh arugula

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cherry preserves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
12 center-cut bacon strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2-1/4 pounds ground pork
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces Havarti cheese, sliced
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
3 cups fresh arugula

1
Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
2
Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add cherry mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the pork, pepper and salt. Shape into six patties.
4
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0 and juices run clear.
5
Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with arugula, bacon and sauce mixture.

2268

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup cherry preserves, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Pork Burgers With Sassy Barbecue Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Burgers With Sassy Barbecue Sauce

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