Saturday, October 2, 2010

Caribbean Pork Burgers












These Caribbean Pork Burgers are great, very tasty and can be spiced up or down depending on how much heat you like. 

Burgers:
1 tbsp lime zest
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb ground pork
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Mango salsa:
1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
2 tbsp minced fresh mint
2 tbsp lime juice
1 Pinch salt

Preparation:
In bowl, mix together lime rind, thyme, hot pepper flakes and salt ; mix in pork. Shape into four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Layer separated by waxed paper in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month.)

Mango Salsa: In bowl, combine mango, jalapeno pepper, red onion, mint, lime juice and salt. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Place patties on greased grill over medium-high heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into center reads 160°F (71°C), 10 to 12 minutes. Sandwich along with salsa in buns.

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