Pork Burgers

Name: Pork Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds ground pork; 6 hamburger buns, split; Optional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and sweet onion

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These ground pork burgers are a flavorful alternative to all-beef burgers. Our pork burger recipe uses a few secret ingredients to make sure the patties turn out juicy and moist.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground pork
6 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and sweet onion

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Serve on buns; top with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 522 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.

We live on a working hog farm, and we love this savory, tasty burger. Everyone will love these burgers—even if your pork comes from the grocery store, not the farm! —Dawnita Phillips, Drexel, Missouri.

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