Recipe: Pork and Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

PORK AND PEPPERONI PIZZA BURGERS

1 lb. lean ground pork
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (about 2 oz.)
1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded pizza cheese

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

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

Sprinkle each patty with shredded cheese; place patties on buns.

Source: Farmland News, Archbold, Ohio; October 1999