Monday, September 24, 2012

Spanish Pork Burgers


Tired of the same old ground beef/chuck burgers?  Finding turkey burgers are just blah most of the time?  If you're looking for a new twist on burgers, here it is!

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
4 thin slices of serrano ham
2 pounds ground pork
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (pimentón de la Vera)
4 ounces Idiazábal cheese, shredded
4 crusty French rolls, split
4 whole jarred piquillo peppers, slit open

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, parsley and vinegar.  Season with salt and pepper.

In a skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil.  Add the ham; cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until crisp, 2 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.

Light a grill.  Mix the pork, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.  Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.

Grill over moderately high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.  Top with the cheese, cover and cook until melted.  Transfer to a plate.  Brush the cut side of the rolls with oil and grill.  Spread the rolls with the mayonnaise, add the burgers and top with the piquillos and ham.

From Food & Wine

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