Grilled Italian Pork Burger Recipes

ITALIAN PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine combine ground pork, 1 teaspoon of italian seasoning, salt and black pepper; mix well. Form mixture into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
• Cook patties, uncovered, on the rack directly over medium coals for 14-18 minutes or until done (160F) and juices run clear, turning once halfway through. Top each burger with cheese. Grill 1-2 minutes more until cheese begins to melt.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine olives, oil, crushed red pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning. Top burgers with olive mixture.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 450 degrees F).
• While the grill preheats, add the ground hot and sweet Italian sausage in a large bowl. Roll up your sleeves and use your hands to combine.
• Form the meat into four balls and lightly press each into 5-inch-wide, 1 ¼ -inch-thick patties.
• In the middle of each burger, use your knuckle or thumb to make a 2-inch indentation (this will keep the burgers from puffing when grilled).
• Place the patties on the preheated grill. Leave them undisturbed until grill marks form on the bottom, about 5-6 minutes.
• Flip the burgers and grill until the burgers feel firm and the other side is marked for about 4-6 minutes.
• Remove the burgers from the grill and top each with a slice of Provolone cheese.
• Move the burgers to the toasted Kaiser rolls and top with roasted bell peppers, pepper rings, and basil leaves.
• Serve and enjoy.

ITALIAN PORK SAUSAGE BURGERS

Steps:

• HEAT grill to medium heat. COMBINE apples, fresh fennel, parsley and raisins in medium bowl. Mix vinegar and oil until blended. Add to apple mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve. MEANWHILE, grill sausage 10 min. or until done, turning occasionally. Transfer to cutting board; cut diagonally into 4 thin slices. MIX ground pork, peppers, Worcestershire sauce and fennel seed just until blended. Shape into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Grill 7 min. on each side or until done (160°F), adding buns, cut sides down, to grill to toast for the last minute. SPREAD cut sides of buns with mayo, then mustard. Place lettuce on bottom halves of buns; top with burgers, tomatoes and sausage. Cover with tops of buns. Serve with apple salad.

TUSCAN PORK SMASH BURGER

Steps:

• For the garlic mayo: To a bowl, add the mayonnaise, fresh rosemary leaves, and clove of minced or microplaned garlic. Add ½ teaspoon salt, to taste. Cover and set aside to let the flavors marry.
• For the burgers: In a medium-large bowl, mix the fresh herbs into the ground pork. Form the beef into 4 even ball-shaped portions, about 4 ounces each. Sprinkle them evenly on all sides with the salt.
• Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil to the pan. Working in batches if necessary to not over-crowd the pan, place the portions on the griddle. With a spatula, immediately smash the burgers down flat. Cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes, or until the outer edges of the patties look a deep golden brown. Flip the patties, and top each with a slice of taleggio cheese (or your cheese of choice). Continue to cook for 3 minutes longer, until the cheese is beginning to melt and the other side of the patties are golden brown.
• Transfer the burgers to a plate to allow them to rest, and lower the heat on the stove to medium. Take the burger buns, and place them in the pan cut-side down. Grill for about 30 seconds or until golden and crispy around the bottom edges, being careful not to burn the bread.
• To assemble the burgers: Spread a dollop of the mayonnaise mixture on the tops and bottoms of the toasted buns. To the bottom buns, add a handful of arugula. Place the patties on top. Serve with ketchup if desired.

GRILLED ITALIAN PORK BURGER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, red wine, garlic, fennel seed, salt and pepper.
• Pat gently into 4 patties.
• Brush each patty lightly with olive oil. Place directly over hot coals on grill. Close grill hood and grill for 5 minutes, turn and cook on second side for 4 minutes or no longer pink.
• Serve on hard rolls with cheese,lettuce, tomato, and onion garnish, if desired.

GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Season with pepper. Divide mixture into quarters. Shape each into 3/4-inch-thick party. Mix tomatoes and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover patties and tomato mayonnaise separately and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers, onions and peppers until burgers are cooked through and onions and peppers are lightly charred, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Move peppers and onions to cool side of grill. Top burgers with cheese. Place rolls on grill cut side down. Cover with lid and cook until cheese melts and buns are heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to plates. Spread 3/4 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over each bun half. Top with burger, then bell pepper and onion. Cover with top half of buns and serve.

GRILLED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., Serve on buns; top with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

BIG MOE'S PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium. Combine ground pork, onion, cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and garlic in large bowl; mix well with hands. Shape into 1-inch thick patties (9 to 12); sprinkle pepper and salt on both sides.
• If a smokier flavor is wanted, add a small handful of pecan or oak wood chips to fire about 10 minutes before putting patties on.
• Grill burgers approximately 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, turning every 5 minutes.

GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cheese and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Serve with marinara sauce.