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BBQ Onion Cheddar Pork Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 46 Minutes
Servings: 8
These are delicious burgers to make on the grill. The BBQ onions can be made ahead of time. This is delicious served with coleslaw on the side.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb part-skim cheddar cheese, grated
2 lbs ground pork
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional for grill)
2 large onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
8 hamburger buns
Directions:
1. Make burgers: Divide and press cheese into 8 disks.
2. Place pork in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
3. Using hands, mix in Worcestershire until just combined; do not overmix.
4. Divide pork into 8 patties.
5. Press a cheese disk into center of each.
6. Shape pork up and around cheese; carefully flatten into 1/2 inch thick burgers, keeping cheese completely enclosed.
7. Chill, loosely covered, until firm, about 1 hour.
8. Make BBO onions: Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over moderately high heat.
9. Add onions and garlic; saute', stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
10. Add chili powder and cook, stirring, until thickened and glazed, about 2 minutes.
11. Remove pan from heat and cool. (Can be stored in an airtight container, chilled, up to two weeks. Serve at room temperature.).
12. Preheat grill and lightly oil rack.
13. Grill burgers on rack over moderate heat, turning once, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
14. Meanwhile, grill buns, cut side down, until golden brown, about 1 minute.
15. Arrange burgers in buns with BBQ onions.
By RecipeOfHealth.com