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Smoky Porky Burgers
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Smoky Porker Burgers

Smoky Porky Burgers are delicious! With an amazing BBQ sauce made with bacon, and pineapple, these are perfect for your next gathering!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Passive Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 3 burgers
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: BBQ - Grilling, Main Course, Sandwiches & Wraps
Cuisine: International
Keyword Backyard Party, Beef, Comfort Food, Finger Food, Kids Recipes, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Party Food, Pork, Tailgating

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. lean ground pork
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup onion (white or red), finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tbsp. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped tips & tricks
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 1 ½ tbsp. finely chopped pineapple per burgers
  • 1 ½ slices cooked and crumbled bacon per burgers tips & tricks
  • 1 ½ tbsp. your favorite BBQ sauce per burgers
  • 2 slices Jarlsberg cheese per burgers tips & tricks
  • 3 hamburger buns see Recipe
  • toppings of your choice

Directions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, onions, basil, smoked paprika, and black mixed peppercorns. Mix with hands until well blended.
  • Divide the meat mixture into 6 pieces.
  • Form 3 patties and stuff the center with pineapple, bacon, and BBQ sauce, spreading evenly.
  • Form 3 smaller patties and place them on top of the stuffed ones; seal the edges.
  • Place burgers in a plate, cover with cling film, and transfer to the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Preheat barbecue to 500ºF
  • Take burgers out of the fridge and let them rest for 20 minutes before transferring them to the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 7 to 7:30 minutes per side.
  • Three minutes before the end of cooking, add 2 slices of Jarlsberg cheese per burger and hamburger buns; close the lid.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Footnote: We usually make gigantic burgers so we end up with 3 burgers with 2 lbs. of meat. If you make them smaller, you can get 4 burgers from this recipe.