Burgers:
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds coarsely ground pork
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon
Steak Sauce:
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup tomato sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Burgers:
In a large bowl, combine the pork, red pepper flakes, paprika, fennel, sage, onion, garlic and salt. Form the meat into 4 patties, put on a plate and coat with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Heat a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the patties and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Top the patties with a slice of provolone during the last minute of cook time and tent with foil to melt. Place patties on bun and top with your favorite hamburger toppings.
Steak Sauce:
Heat a small pot over medium-low heat and add the brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, tomato sauce and black pepper, to taste. Simmer until the mixture becomes a thick steak sauce consistency, about 15 minutes.
Me-Oh-My these were soooooo tasty!
