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:

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sprinkle with salt, stir gently to coat with the fat. 

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring often, until deep golden, about 45 - 60 minutes.

3. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar. 

For the Pork Patties:

1. In a large bowl, combine pork, egg, bread crumbs, mushrooms, onion, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Form into six patties. 

2. 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). 

3. To assemble bun, top patty with lettuce, tomato, cheese and aioli sauce.

Sriracha Aioli Sauce:

1. 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