2 x large French shallots chopped, fine dice
2 x cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (5ml)
1 tsp ground black pepper (5ml)
Glaze
3 tbsp pure maple syrup (45ml)
2 tbsp spicy grainy mustard (30ml)
1 tbsp of cider vinegar (15ml)
1 tsp of liquid honey (5ml)
1/2 tsp of dry mustard (2ml)
1 tsp orange zest chopped fine (5ml)
6 x large onion buns, sliced.
In a medium size bowl combine the
ground pork, chopped shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Form the
mixture into 6 patties of equal size about 1 inch thick (2.5cm). Place
patties on to a tray and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the
refrigerator until ready to grill.
In a medium size bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients.
Preheat barbeque grill to 375°F/190°C or medium high heat. Oil the
grill.
Brush the pork burgers with prepared glaze. Place pork patties
on grill for 7-8 minutes basting every 2 minutes or until dark golden
brown and slightly crisp on exterior.
Flip the burgers and continue to cook for another 7 minutes basting every 2 minutes. Remove burgers from grill and place on tray. Place sliced buns on the bun rack for 1 minute.