Pork and Caramelized Apple Burgers

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with Maple-Mustard Dressed Salad

10 min

Difficulty: 2/3

Canadian

This sugar shack-inspired meal features savoury pork burgers topped with caramelized apples and gooey white cheddar. Crisp mixed greens get tossed with toasted almonds, sweet baby tomatoes and a maple-mustard dressing for a tasty and balanced side.

Allergens

Almonds

Soy

Mustard

Wheat

Milk

Sulphites

Crustaceans

Egg

May contain traces of allergens

Sesame

Tree nuts

Fish

Gluten

Tree nuts

Utensils

Baking Sheet

Measuring Spoons

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Large Non-Stick Pan

Whisk

Medium Bowl

Tags

Discovery

Quick

Free Griddle Contest

Ingredients

Ground Pork

250 g

Gala Apple

1 unit(s)

Baby Tomatoes

113 g

Mayonnaise

2 tbsp

Whole Grain Mustard

1 tbsp

Panko Breadcrumbs

0.33 cup

Garlic Puree

1 tbsp

Almonds, sliced

28 g

Maple Syrup

2 tbsp

Artisan Bun

2 unit(s)

White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

0.5 cup

Spring Mix

56 g

Oil

5.5 tsp

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Salt

0.313 tsp

Preparation

Core, then cut apple into 1/2-inch wedges.
Halve tomatoes.
Stir mayo and half the mustard together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Add pork, garlic puree, panko and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a medium bowl. (TIP: If you prefer more tender patties, add an egg to mixture!)
Season with pepper, then combine.
Form mixture into two 4-inch-wide patties (4 patties for 4 ppl).

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
When hot, add almonds to the dry pan.
Toast, stirring often, until golden, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on almonds so they don't burn!)
Transfer toasted almonds to a plate.

Reheat the same pan over medium-high.
When the pan is hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then apples. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tbsp (3 tbsp) maple syrup.
Cook, stirring often, until apples are golden brown and tender-crisp, 2-3 min per side.
Transfer caramelized apples to a plate. Set aside.
Carefully wipe the pan clean.

Reheat the same pan over medium.
When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then patties. Pan-fry until cooked through, 4-5 min per side.**
Meanwhile, halve buns.
Arrange on an unlined baking sheet, cut-side up. Sprinkle cheese over bottom buns.
Broil buns in the middle of the oven until cheese melts, 2-3 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on buns so they don't burn!)

Whisk together remaining maple syrup, remaining mustard and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil in a large bowl.
Add spring mix, toasted almonds and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
Spread mustard-mayo mixture on top buns.
Stack patties and caramelized apples on bottom buns. Close with top buns.
Divide burgers and salad between plates.