FIG-A-LICIOUS PORK BURGERS

Fig-a-licious Pork Burgers image

With fig puree and melted Gorgonzola, these Fig-a-licious Pork Burgers are almost a gourmet meal.-Mary Cannataro, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 ounces dried figs, quartered
2 cups white wine
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
6 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 hard rolls, split
2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring red wine and onion to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool., In another large saucepan, bring figs and white wine to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until figs are plumped and tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until blended. Stir in walnuts., In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sage, salt, pepper and red wine mixture. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Top with Gorgonzola cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Grill rolls, cut side down, on medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Spread each roll with 1 tablespoon fig mixture; top with a burger and arugula. (Save remaining fig mixture for another use.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.