Maple Mustard Pork Burgers

Yield: 6 burgers

Ingredients

Pork Burgers

• 2 pounds ground pork (1kg)
• 2 large French shallots chopped, fine dice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (5ml)

Glaze

• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (45ml)
• 2 tablespoons spicy grainy mustard (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar (15ml)
• 1 teaspoon of liquid honey (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon of dry mustard (2ml)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest chopped fine (5ml)
• 6 large onion buns, sliced.

Directions

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