STUFFED SMOKY PORK BURGERS

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These smoky pork burgers are far from ordinary. The ground pork makes them juicy and extra flavorful. Stuffing them takes a bit of extra time, but it's well worth it! -Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground pork
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Sliced Jarlsberg cheese, optional
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 thin patties. Divide pineapple, bacon and barbecue sauce over center of 12 patties; top with remaining patties, pressing edges firmly to seal. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 7-8 minutes on each side. If desired, top with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Serve on buns and if desired top additional barbecue sauce, red onion and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.