Italian Pork Burger With Fresh Tomato Salsa Food

BURGERS WITH GREEN TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Make the salsa: Combine the tomatoes, lime juice, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 2 minutes, then stir in the cilantro, red onion and jalapeno; set aside.
• Toss the corn with the vegetable oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Form the beef into four 1-inch-thick patties; season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until marked and tender, about8 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the burgers about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Toast the buns on the grill.
• Sandwich the burgers on the buns with the guacamole and salsa. Serve with the corn.

ITALIAN PORK SAUSAGE BURGERS

Steps:

• HEAT grill to medium heat. COMBINE apples, fresh fennel, parsley and raisins in medium bowl. Mix vinegar and oil until blended. Add to apple mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve. MEANWHILE, grill sausage 10 min. or until done, turning occasionally. Transfer to cutting board; cut diagonally into 4 thin slices. MIX ground pork, peppers, Worcestershire sauce and fennel seed just until blended. Shape into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Grill 7 min. on each side or until done (160°F), adding buns, cut sides down, to grill to toast for the last minute. SPREAD cut sides of buns with mayo, then mustard. Place lettuce on bottom halves of buns; top with burgers, tomatoes and sausage. Cover with tops of buns. Serve with apple salad.

GRILLED ITALIAN PORK BURGER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, red wine, garlic, fennel seed, salt and pepper.
• Pat gently into 4 patties.
• Brush each patty lightly with olive oil. Place directly over hot coals on grill. Close grill hood and grill for 5 minutes, turn and cook on second side for 4 minutes or no longer pink.
• Serve on hard rolls with cheese,lettuce, tomato, and onion garnish, if desired.

ITALIAN BEEF RISSOLES WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• ITALIAN BEEF RISSOLES: Combine the beef mince, breadcrumbs, capsicum, olives, basil, garlic, egg and half the onion in a large bowl, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into patties. Preheat the BBQ plate or a large non-stick pan over a medium heat, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• TOMATO SALSA: Combine the tomato, capsicum, oil, extra basil and remaining (chopped) onion in a bowl, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• TO SERVE: Divide the baby spinach leaves between the serving plates, top with rissoles and salsa, and serve with Crispy Garlic Lemon Potatoes Recipe #145705 or your favourite potato dish.

ITALIAN PORK BURGERS

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.