Recipe: Porky Burgers with Cabbage and Mango Slaw

PORKY BURGERS WITH CABBAGE AND MANGO SLAW

FOR THE BURGERS:
2 lbs. lean ground pork
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. bread crumbs
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. fresh minced garlic
1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
Oil (for the grill)
FOR THE CABBAGE AND MANGO SLAW:
3 cups red cabbage, julienned
2 tbsp. red chili sauce
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 to 2 oranges)
3/4 cup mango, minced
salt and pepper to taste
12 slices multi-grain bread (for serving)
Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)

TO MAKE THE BURGERS:
Preheat grill on medium to medium high. Brush grill with oil.

Mix first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Form into a loaf and divide into 6 equal patties. Place on grill and cook 7 to 10 minutes on each side. Internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees F for pork.

MEANWHILE, TO MAKE THE CABBAGE AND MANGO SLAW:
While burgers are cooking, julienne cabbage, place in bowl and set aside.

Whisk red chili sauce, honey, orange juice and mango together. Mix well. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over cabbage and toss.

TO SERVE:
Remove burgers from grill, cover with foil and grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes on a side. Place bread on plate, place burgers on bread. Top with the cabbage mango slaw and other slice of toasted bread. Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
From: Gail Harshbarger, Finalist in Beacon's Best Burger Contest, 2008
Source: Akron Beacon Journal, July 16, 2008