Pepper Jack Pork Burgers Recipes

PEPPER-JACK PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Brush chiles and onion with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender, 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Slice chiles, discarding stems and seeds.
• Season patties with salt and pepper, then brush with oil. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side; during last minute of cooking, top each burger with cheese and cover grill. Serve burgers on buns with chiles, onion, and other desired toppings.

COUNTRY PORK AND PEPPERCORN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place peppercorns in plastic food storage bag to contain and crack them with mallet or small pan to a very coarse grind. Combine peppercorns with pork, garlic, thyme and some salt. Make 4 thick patties, thinner at the center for even cooking.
• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook 6 minutes on each side. Set burgers on bread slices or bun bottoms. Top with lettuce, sliced gherkins and sliced shallots. Combine the cranberry sauce with the mustard and slather on bun tops. Place the tops on the burgers and serve.

PEPPER JACK STUFFED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill. Divide cheese into 4 mounds. Press each mound of cheese into a disk shape.
• Divide ground pork into 4 balls. Shape each portion of pork around a disk of cheese. Sprinkle patties with taco seasoning.
• Place burgers on grill over medium heat. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until just slightly pink and meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. ( When checking temperature be careful not to pierce the cheese center.)
• Place burgers on buns; top with your favorite salsa.

GRILLED PEPPER JACK JALAPENO BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking on high heat.
• Mix jalapeno pepper, garlic, onion and ground beef in bowl.
• Separate beef mixture into about 7 equal bundles.
• Place a thick slice of pepper jack cheese into center of each beef bundle (about the size of a thick butter pat). Form bundles into patties.
• Brush grill grate with oil.
• Grill hamburger patties 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
• Remove burgers from grill; top with more pepper jack cheese.
• Let rest on serving plate for 5 minutes.
• Serve on toasted buns with condiments of your choice.

PEPPER & JACK SMOTHERED CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• For glaze, combine the salad dressing, lime juice and chipotle pepper in a blender; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg white, tortilla chips, jalapenos and salt. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with glaze., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cilantro and salt., Top burgers with pepper mixture and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

BARBECUED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Form into 4-5 equal size patties.
• Re-chill for 30 minutes.
• Grill over charcoal.
• Baste with the same bbq used in the mix when burgers are halfway done.