Recipes

Mozzarella pork burgers with honey

20 mins of preparation + 15 cooking time 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 600 g (1-1/3 lbs.) of duBreton extra-lean ground pork
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) of chopped onion
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) of fresh basil, chopped
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp.) of Dijon mustard
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) of honey
  • 1 egg
  • 125 mL (1/2 c.) of bread crumbs
  • Fresh-ground pepper and salt to taste

 

Garnishes

  • 4 olive buns
  • Fresh mozzarella or 4 bocconcini, sliced
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 pieces of leaf or Boston lettuce

Preparations

  1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high or conventional oven to 210°C (425°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix all burger ingredients with exception of garnishes. Season to taste.
  3. Divide mixture into 4 portions and form into patties.
  4. Place on grill or on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper in centre of oven. Cook patties for 12 - 15 minutes, turning once.
  5. Heat buns, place cheese on bottom half of buns and allow to melt slightly.
  6. Add patties and remaining garnishes. Place top half of bun on burgers and serve.