Chili Pork Burgers

I make a spicy chili paste in the food processor and then add some to the burgers and even mix some in mayonnaise for the topping. Get some good quality ground pork add a few spicy seasonings and some grated apple to contrast and you have an awesome burger.

You will need:

Chili Paste

• 3-4 different fresh hot chilies of your choice (stemmed and seeds removed if you want to have less heat)
• 10 cloves roasted garlic
• 1 clove fresh garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp sugar
• a few tbsp of olive oil to top paste

Burgers

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 apple -grated
• 1 clove garlic -crushed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp chili paste (above)

Take a few different chilies a variety is best.

some roasted garlic (you can buy them in oil or make them)

Step 1: in a food processor add chilies, roasted garlic, fresh garlic, cilantro, thyme and sugar. Process until chopped to a fine dice. You can store in covered container with some oil on top in fridge. I use this in meat, on sandwiches, mixed in mayonnaise etc..

Step 2: in a medium bowl add pork, chili paste, grated apple, crushed garlic, soy and sesame oil.

 Mix to incorporate.

Step 3: form into patties and let come to room temperature before grilling.

I have added some chili paste to mayonnaise to create a topping and served this moist, spicy burger with some fries and a fresh salad.