Pork Burgers with Hatch Chiles and Pepper Jack

Name: Pork Burgers with Hatch Chiles and Pepper Jack
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil, for grill grates; 1 1/2 lb. ground pork; 2 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1 tsp. cumin; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices pepper-Jack cheese; 1 (4-ounce) can chopped Hatch chiles, drained; Hamburger buns and fresh cilantro, for serving

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By Charlyne MattoxPublished: May 6, 2021

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pork burgers with hatch chiles and pepper jack

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for grill grates
1 1/2 lb. ground pork
2 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 tsp. cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices pepper-Jack cheese
1 (4-ounce) can chopped Hatch chiles, drained
Hamburger buns and fresh cilantro, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Set up grill for direct and indirect cooking and heat to medium-high. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates.
2. Step 2Combine pork and bacon in a bowl. Gently shape into 8 balls; flatten into 3/4-inch-thick patties. Using your thumb, make a shallow, 1 1/2-inch-wide indentation in top of each patty. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3Grill, uncovered over direct heat, indent sides up, until browned and patties easily lift from grates, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and grill until just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
4. Step 4Transfer burgers to indirect heat and top with cheese and chiles, dividing evenly. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Step 5Serve on buns topped with cilantro.