Dijon Pork Burger with Caramelized Onions and Sriracha Aioli
Grilling season is here and this homemade pork burger, topped with caramelized onion and Sriracha aioli should be at the top of your list of must tries!
Cut: Ground Pork
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredient
Caramelized onions:
3 Tbsp (45 mL) butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
Patty:
1 lb (500 g) lean ground pork
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup (60 mL) dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh mushroom, thinly chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) onion, thinly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh ground black pepper
Sriracha Aioli:
1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise
1 Tbsp (15 mL) Sriracha sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper
6 Brioche buns
6 leaf lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
6 cheddar cheese slices
Directions:
For the Caramelized onions:
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sprinkle with salt, stir gently to coat with the fat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring often, until deep golden, about 45 - 60 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar.
For the Pork Patties:
In a large bowl, combine pork, egg, bread crumbs, mushrooms, onion, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Form into six patties.
Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill patties on lightly oiled grill 4-5 minutes per side until each patty reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
To assemble bun, top patty with lettuce, tomato, cheese and aioli sauce.
Sriracha Aioli Sauce:
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Note: Always cook ground pork to well done
Nutritional Analysis:
YIELD:
6 servings.
SERVING SIZE:
Per burger.
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 520 |
| Total Fat | 27 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Sodium | 1140 mg |
| Potassium | 536 mg |
Source: SaskPork