Maple Mustard Pork Burgers

This recipe is from foodtv.ca the television show called from Licence to Grill hosted by Rob Rainford. Posted for ZWT4.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

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. In a medium size bowl combine the ground pork, diced shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 6 patties of equal size about 1 inch thick (2.5cm).
3. At this point, you could freeze the patties, or place patties on to a tray and cover with plastic wrap.
4. Place in the refrigerator until ready to grill.
5. In a medium size bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients.
6. Preheat barbeque grill to 375°F/190°C or medium high heat.
7. Oil the grill.
8. Brush the pork burgers with prepared glaze.
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. Flip the burgers and continue to cook for another 7 minutes basting every 2 minutes.
11. Remove burgers from grill and place on tray.
12. Place sliced buns on the bun rack for 1 minute.
13. Serve burgers with warm onion buns and desired toppings.