Maple Mustard Pork Burgers

Ingredients

Pork Burgers

• 2 lbs ground pork
• 2 shallots, finely dice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Glaze

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, chopped fine
• 6 large onion hamburger buns, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium size bowl combine the ground pork, diced shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Form the mixture into 6 patties of equal size about 1 inch thick (2.5cm).

3. 3

   At this point, you could freeze the patties, or place patties on to a tray and cover with plastic wrap.

4. 4

   Place in the refrigerator until ready to grill.

5. 5

   In a medium size bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients.

6. 6

   Preheat barbeque grill to 375°F/190°C or medium high heat.

7. 7

   Oil the grill.

8. 8

   Brush the pork burgers with prepared glaze.

9. 9

   Place pork patties on grill for 7-8 minutes basting every 2 minutes or until dark golden brown and slightly crisp on exterior.

10. 10

    Flip the burgers and continue to cook for another 7 minutes basting every 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove burgers from grill and place on tray.

12. 12

    Place sliced buns on the bun rack for 1 minute.

13. 13

    Serve burgers with warm onion buns and desired toppings.