Ranch-Style Pork Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs ground pork
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon course-ground pepper
• 4 slices swiss cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• lettuce leaf
• tomato, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare outdoor grill - this method renders the best tasting pork burger, but I've also successfully cooked these burgers in a large, preheated skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   In medium mixing bowl, combine pork, dressing mix, onion and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, approximately 1/2" to 3/4" in thickness. Note: I think it's best to patty burgers on the thinner side because they "shrink" when you cook them, no matter what method of cooking you use.

3. 3

   Grill burgers, uncovered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes per side. Top each patty with a Swiss cheese slice; cover and grill just until cheese begins to melt (just a minute or two).

4. 4

   Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato, if desired.