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Lunch
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Pork Burgers
TOTAL TIME30 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS6
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About this RecipeThere’s something about a well-made burger that brings people together. This pork burger, made with Smithfield’s ground pork, offers a flavorful alternative to the usual, with a naturally rich taste that pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
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3 lbs. Signature Fresh Ground Pork 80/20
 
2 tbsps. Garlic, minced
 
taste preference Ground black pepper
 
taste preference Coarse sea salt
 
1 Sweet onion, chopped
 
3 oz. Feta cheese crumbles
 
3 oz. Shredded cheddar cheese
 
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
 
1/4 cup Hot sauce
Directions
1.
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium.
2.
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, onion, cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic. Mix thoroughly using your hands.
3.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch thick patties, making 9 to 12 in total.
4.
Sprinkle both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
5.
For a smokier flavor, add a small handful of pecan or oak wood chips to the fire about 10 minutes before grilling.
6.
Grill the patties for approximately 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
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