Ground Pork Burger with Smoked Bacon and Cheddar

Ground Pork Burger with Smoked Bacon and Cheddar

by Elias Thomas 11 months ago
4 (1)
20 minutes
1402.2 kcal
26.1 g carbs
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Description

Served on buttery brioche buns, these pork burgers with smoked bacon and Cheddar cheese will be a hit at the next barbecue.

Ingredients
  • 2 (1 pound) packages Farmland® Fresh Ground Pork
  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 8 strips Smithfield® Hickory Smoked Bacon, cooked crisp and cut in half
  • 8 thick slices sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 brioche buns, split horizontally
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Pickles
  • Mayonnaise
  • Yellow mustard
Directions
  1. 1. Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium. Combine ground pork, onion and hot sauce; mix well with hands. Shape into 4 (8-oz.) burgers; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. 2. Grill burgers until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F., turning after 8 minutes. Place 2 slices cheese on top of each burger to melt.
  3. 3. Lightly toast brioche buns on grill, being careful not to burn. Place pork burgers on buns; top each with 4 half strips of bacon.
  4. 4. Serve with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard on the side.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 1402.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 26.1 g
protein: 77.6 g
saturated fat: 49.2 g
cholesterol: 348.5 mg
sodium: 1428.7 mg
fiber: 1.1 g
sugar: 2 g