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Ground Pork Burger (or Ground Turkey)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 Brioche buns
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or marble jack
  • 2 tbsp bbq sauce
  • 2 tbsp bbq rub (use your favorite)
  • 1 mediuim yellow onion, minced
  • 4 slices cheese (havarti, gouda, etc...)

Instructions
 

  • Hand mix the ground pork with the onions, shredded cheese and bbq sauce
  • Form into 4 patties. Coat with the BBQ rub. Press a "thumb divot" into one side of each patty to reduce the amount of puffing up in the center.
  • Heat grill to 400-450. Grill the patties to 140 degrees, flipping occassionally. Put the cheese slices on for the last minute to get them melted. Optional: glaze the patties with a bbq sauce for the last few minutes, prior to putting on the cheese slices. This should be done when they reach about 120 degrees.
  • Warm the buns. We like to put a coating of margarine or mayo on each slice and then broil them for a few minutes. The air fryer also does a great job.
  • Build the sandwiches and serve.

Notes

Notes for cooking inside:
  • Griddle the exterior for 2 minutes per side to build a little crust or char.  However, set the temp to med-low heat.  It's easy to burn, rather than char, the exterior.
  • Place in the oven at 350 degrees.  10-15 minutes should be about right.