Sandra Deys Cajun Pork Burgers with Grilled Sweet P

Name: Sandra Deys Cajun Pork Burgers with Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground pork; 1/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 5/8-inch-wide sticks; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt or sugar to taste, whichever you prefer; 4 hamburger buns; 4 Creole or beefsteak tomato slices; 4 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds ground pork
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 5/8-inch-wide sticks
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt or sugar to taste, whichever you prefer
4 hamburger buns
4 Creole or beefsteak tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

1
Using your hands, gently combine the pork, onions, garlic, salt, and black and cayenne peppers in a large bowl.
2
Shape into 4 patties about 1 inch thick.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill.
4
Combine the mayonnaise and Tabasco in a small bowl and mix well.
5
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6
Parboil the sweet potato sticks in boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
7
Brush with the olive oil on all sides.
8
Light a charcoal fire or preheat your gas grill on high.
9
Oil the grills cooking surface.
10
Let the coals bum down to a medium-hot fire or adjust the gas grill burners to medium-high.
11
Place the pork patties and sweet potatoes on the grill and cook about 10 minutes per side, until the potatoes are tender and the pork is cooked all the way through.
12
Remove from the grill and immediately sprinkle the potatoes with salt or sugar.
13
Spread the buns with the mayonnaise and top with the burgers, tomato, and lettuce.
14
Serve with the sweet potatoes on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds ground pork, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 large clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sandra Deys Cajun Pork Burgers with Grilled Sweet Potato Fries 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.

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Sandra Deys Cajun Pork Burgers with Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

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