Is your family fighting the burger boredom? Use ground pork instead. Have all your favorite condiments out to build your own burger. Or try some suggested toppers for burgers with a flair. Serve with potato chips, fresh fruit salad and ice cold tea.
1 pound lean ground pork
Seasoned pepper
4 large soft sandwich buns
Divide pork into four portions and shape into patties about 3/4-inch thick, handling meat as little as possible. Sprinkle both sides of patties with seasoned pepper.
Grill over direct heat over medium-hot fire 5 minutes per side, turning once.
Serve immediately on buns with favorite condiments.
Serves 4.
Variations:
Santa Fe Burger
Fresh guacamole, spicy salsa and chile peppers. Serve open-faced on corn bread.
Georgia Burger
Fresh peach slices and crispy strips of bacon. Serve on a honey-wheat roll.
Pacific Burger
Sunflower seeds, grilled pineapple slice and honey Dijon-style mustard. Serve on sourdough bread.
Caribbean Burger
Mango slices, hot pepper sauce, slices of red onion and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve on grilled burger bun brushed with olive oil.
Mediterranean Burger
A mixture of plain yogurt, chopped fresh dill and chopped cucumber. Serve in a pita bread pocket.
Italian Burger
A dab of pesto and a mix of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano and provolone cheeses. Serve on focaccia.
Thai Burger
A peanut sauce mixture made from peanut butter, hot pepper oil and a dash of soy sauce. Serve on grilled burger bun brushed with hot pepper infused oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 177 calories
Protein 25 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 242 milligrams
Cholesterol 78 milligrams