Spanish Pork Burgers Recipe

Name: Spanish Pork Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 3 cups spanish onions thinly sliced; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, divided; 1 pound ground pork lean; 1 tablespoon green olives finely chopped Spanish; 2 teaspoons garlic minced; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, light; 2 teaspoons lemon zest freshly grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese shredded; 4 each hamburger buns whole-wheat, toasted; 2 whole pimentos jarred, halved lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
3 cups spanish onions thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, divided
1 pound ground pork lean
1 tablespoon green olives finely chopped Spanish
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup mayonnaise, light
2 teaspoons lemon zest freshly grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch saffron threads
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
4 each hamburger buns whole-wheat, toasted
2 whole pimentos jarred, halved lengthwise

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 18 teaspoon salt.
3
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
4
Set aside half the onion for topping; finely chop the other half.
5
Preheat grill to medium.
6
Place the chopped onion in a large bowl; add pork, olives, garlic, paprika, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 18 teaspoon salt.
7
Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated.
8
Form into 4 equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
9
Combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and saffron in a small bowl.
10
Oil the grill rack.
11
Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165F, 10 to 12 minutes total.
12
Top with cheese and cook until it is melted, about 1 minute more.
13
Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with the lemon-saffron mayonnaise, some of the reserved onions and a half a Piquillo (or pimiento) pepper.

710

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Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin, 3 cups spanish onions thinly sliced, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, divided, 1 pound ground pork lean, and more.

Yes, Spanish Pork Burgers 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.

Spanish Pork Burgers

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