Recipe: Milwaukee Beer and Onion Burgers (caramelized onions)

MILWAUKEE BEER AND ONION BURGERS

FOR THE CARAMELIZED ONIONS:*
1 large sweet onion, peeled and sliced thick
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
FOR THE BURGERS:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork
2 tablespoons beer
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 large sandwich buns

TO MAKE THE CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
In a large heavy skillet, saute onion slices in butter and sugar over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until onions are soft and start to caramelize; keep warm.

TO MAKE THE BURGERS:
In large bowl mix together ground pork, beer, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Form into four large patties, about 1/2 inch thick, handling as little as possible.

Prepare a medium hot fire in grill.

Grill patties directly over fire until nicely browned on both sides, for a total of 12-15 minutes, until an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

Serve on buns topped with sauteed onions.

Serve with cole slaw with caraway seed and potato chips.

*The caramelized onions that top these seasoned pork burgers can be prepared up to a day ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate; reheat on stovetop or in microwave to serve.

Servings: 4
Source: National Pork Board