ITALIAN PORK BURGERS

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Provided by internetnut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground pork
1 1/4 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces italian Fontina cheese or 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large bowl combine combine ground pork, 1 teaspoon of italian seasoning, salt and black pepper; mix well. Form mixture into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
Cook patties, uncovered, on the rack directly over medium coals for 14-18 minutes or until done (160F) and juices run clear, turning once halfway through. Top each burger with cheese. Grill 1-2 minutes more until cheese begins to melt.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine olives, oil, crushed red pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning. Top burgers with olive mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 123.1, Sodium 341.7, Carbohydrate 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 32.8