PORK AND PEPPERONI PIZZA BURGERS

1 pound lean ground pork
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (about 2 ounces)*
1/2 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded pizza cheese
6 hamburger buns

In a medium bowl, stir together ground pork, pepperoni, bread crumbs, pizza sauce and oregano. Shape mixture into 6 patties (burgers).

Grill patties over medium coals or over medium heat in non-stick skillet for 5 minutes. Turn over with pancake turner and cook 5 more minutes or until no longer pink inside and juices run clear.

Sprinkle each patty with shredded cheese. Place patties on buns.

* To chop pepperoni: use a clean pair of scissors to cut pepperoni into small pieces.

Servings: 6
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Kid's Pork Cookbook, National Pork Producers Council, 1997