CARIBBEAN PORK BURGERS

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Add Caribbean flavors to your dinner table with these hearty grilled pork burgers - a wonderful meal ready in 40 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground pork
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 slices French bread, 3/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except onion, bread and oil. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. For last 8 to 10 minutes of cooking, add onion slices; cook, turning once, until golden brown. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Add bread to grill for last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking; cook, turning once, until golden brown.
Serve burgers and onion between bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 490 mg