Succulent Cajun Pork Burgers with Barbecue Glaze
Savor the flavors of the bayou in these delightful pork burgers, infused with Cajun seasoning and sweet apple, then wrapped in savory Canadian bacon. Perfectly grilled and served alongside caramelized onions, these burgers are a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 8 | ounces sweet potatoes, cut into chunks |
| 1 | lb fresh ground pork |
| 1 | apple, peeled, cored and grated |
| 2 | teaspoons cajun seasoning |
| 1 | lb onion |
| 1 | tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons corn oil |
| 8 | Canadian bacon, slices |
| salt and pepper | |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | Begin by cooking the sweet potatoes in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 15-20 minutes until they are soft when pierced with a fork. Drain, mash, and set aside. |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, mashed sweet potato, grated apple, Cajun seasoning, grated onion, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. Shape the mixture into 4-6 equal-sized burgers. Cover and allow to chill for 1 hour. |
| 3. | Slice the remaining onion and cook in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of corn oil over low heat for 10-12 minutes until soft. Set aside. Wrap each burger in 2 slices of Canadian bacon. |
| 4. | Preheat the barbecue. Lightly brush the burgers with oil and grill over hot coals for 5-6 minutes on each side or to your preferred level of doneness. Serve the burgers with the caramelized onions on top. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 471.4 kcal |
| Protein | 31.2 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.7 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 10.8 g |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița