MANGALITSA BRAT BURGER

Mangalitsa Brat Burger image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 17

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1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, optional
2 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 pounds ground pork (preferably from a Mangalitsa or other heritage breed hog)
1 cup honey
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper
6 hamburger buns
2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced onions

Steps:

For the brat seasoning: Stir together the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes if using, white pepper, marjoram, allspice, mace, nutmeg and ginger in a large bowl.
For the pork: Preheat a grill to medium heat.
Add the ground pork and 2 tablespoons cold water to the bowl with the brat seasoning. Mix together until well blended. Form into 6 patties. Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
For the spread: Combine the honey, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir until smooth.
To assemble the sandwich: Place the patties on the buns, top with some cabbage and onions, and then smother with some of the spread.