Jalapeno Pork Burger with Crispy Country Fried Bacon
This Memorial Day weekend I made a Jalapeno pork burger with country fried bacon and marinated onion.
Ingredients
| Jalapeno | 2 , seeded, diced finely | |
| Ground pork | 1 Pound | |
| Bbq sauce | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , divided (1/4 cup | |
| Bacon slices | 8 Small | |
| Flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Buttermilk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt and pepper | To Taste | |
| Peanut oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (For deep frying) | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1 , sliced thickly horizontally | |
| Cheddar cheese slice | 8 (or any other cheese of choice) | |
| English muffin | 4 , cut into half horizontally, toasted | |
| For garnish | ||
| Pickle | 1 Large , cut into 4 |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. In a bowl, put ground pork, jalapeno pepper and BBQ sauce. Mix well till combined. Make patties of desired size and refrigerate it for about 1 hour.
2. In separate wide mouthed dishes season the buttermilk and flour with salt and pepper to taste.
3. BACON: Dip the bacon pieces in buttermilk and then dredge it in seasoned flour.
4. Heat peanut oil in a deep pan. Put the coated bacon pieces carefully and fry till brown and crispy. Transfer on paper towel to drain off excess oil. Set aside.
5. In a bowl, marinate onion slices in balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
6. Preheat the grill.
MAKING
7. Place the patties on the grill and sear them. Cook them till the meat is cooked.
8. Place the cheese slices on top. Let it melt completely. Transfer them onto a plate.
9. BURGER: Take bottom half of the toasted English muffin. Place the patty with melted cheese on it. Pour the BBQ sauce over it. Place the marinated onion slices and crispy bacon. Put the other half of the muffin on top to form the burger.
SERVING
10. In a serving plate, serve the burger garnished with pickle and with fries or chips.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 2396Calories from Fat 1894
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 214 g329.2%
Saturated Fat 44 g220%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1131 mg47.13%
Total Carbohydrates 75 g25%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 15 g
Protein 46 g92%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
