Smoky Pork Burgers

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Ground Pork
  • 4 Potato Buns
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 4 oz Baby Greens
  • 2 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • 4 tsps Smoky Spice Blend (Smoked Paprika, Sweet Paprika, Mustard Powder, Garlic Powder, & Onion Powder)

Directions

  • Peel and mince the garlic; smash with the flat side of your knife until it resembles a paste (or use a zester). In a bowl, combine the sour cream and up to half the garlic paste; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground pork (removing and discarding the paper lining from the bottom) and spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Using your hands, form into four ½-inch-thick patties; transfer to a plate. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot.
  • Add the patties; cook, loosely covering the pan with foil, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate and set aside in a warm place. Add the buns, cut sides down, to the pan of reserved fond. (If the pan seems dry, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.) Toast on medium-high 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the baby greens and vinegar. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread a layer of the seasoned sour cream onto the toasted bun bottoms. Top with the cooked patties and dressed baby greens. Complete the burgers with the bun tops.
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