Best Spanish Pork Burgers Recipes

SPANISH PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Set aside half the onion for topping; finely chop the other half.
• Preheat grill to medium.
• Place the chopped onion in a large bowl; add pork, olives, garlic, paprika, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated; form into 4 equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and saffron in a small bowl.
• Oil the grill rack.
• Grill the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 10 to 12 minutes total.
• Top with cheese and cook until it is melted, about 1 minute more.
• Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with the lemon-saffron mayonnaise, some of the reserved onions and a half a Piquillo (or pimiento) pepper.
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SPANISH PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the ham; cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until crisp, 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Light a grill. Mix the pork, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Grill over moderately high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Top with the cheese, cover and cook until melted. Transfer to a plate. Brush the cut side of the rolls with oil and grill. Spread the rolls with the mayonnaise, add the burgers and top with the piquillos and ham.