This delicious burger has all the spiciness of the Caribbean, yet a pleasant coolness from the lime zest. Remember to grate only the green portion of the lime peel, since the white portion tends to be bitter.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork, preferably lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Hamburger buns
Preparation:
Preheat grill for medium heat. Combine pork, garlic, zest, thyme, salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1 inch thick. Place patties onto grill and cook for 9 minutes, turn, and cook for a remaining 9-10 minutes. About 3 minutes before patties are cooked, brush burger buns with olive oil and place on grill. Toast lightly and remove. When patties are cooked, remove from grill and serve on buns with favorite condiments.
