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Stuffed Smoky Pork Burgers

Name: Stuffed Smoky Pork Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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; 3/4 cup barbecue sauce; 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; Sliced Jarlsberg cheese, optional; 12 hamburger buns, split; Optional: additional barbecue sauce, chopped red onion and fresh basil.

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Grill: 15 min.

Makes

12 servings

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

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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
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Sliced Jarlsberg cheese, optional
12 hamburger buns, split
Optional: additional barbecue sauce, chopped red onion and fresh basil.

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 thin patties. Divide pineapple, barbecue sauce and bacon 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

1 burger: 508 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Stuffed Smoky Pork Burgers

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