Maple Mustard Pork Burgers

• Pork Burgers↗
• ground pork↗2 lbs
• shallots↗2

  finely dice

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1 teaspoon
• Glaze↗
• maple syrup↗3 tablespoons
• grainy mustard↗2 tablespoons
• cider vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• honey↗1 teaspoon
• dry mustard1⁄2 teaspoon
• orange zest↗1 teaspoon

  chopped fine

• large onion hamburger buns↗6

  sliced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium size bowl combine the ground pork, diced shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Form the mixture into 6 patties of equal size about 1 inch thick (2.5cm).

3. 3

   At this point, you could freeze the patties, or place patties on to a tray and cover with plastic wrap.

4. 4

   Place in the refrigerator until ready to grill.

5. 5

   In a medium size bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients.

6. 6

   Preheat barbeque grill to 375°F/190°C or medium high heat.

7. 7

   Oil the grill.

8. 8

   Brush the pork burgers with prepared glaze.

9. 9

   Place pork patties on grill for 7-8 minutes basting every 2 minutes or until dark golden brown and slightly crisp on exterior.

10. 10

    Flip the burgers and continue to cook for another 7 minutes basting every 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove burgers from grill and place on tray.

12. 12

    Place sliced buns on the bun rack for 1 minute.

13. 13

    Serve burgers with warm onion buns and desired toppings.