Porky Burger
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Porky Burger
3 cups pulled pork in juices (recipe follows)
2 lbs. lean ground pork, 96% lean
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2tsp. salt
6 potato or brioche burger buns
6 slices gruyere cheese (1/2-oz. each)
1/2 cup pickled red onions or thinly sliced raw red onion, separated into rings
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Pulled Pork
1 1/2 lb. bone-in pork shoulder blade roast
1/4cup ancho chile powder
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. whole coriander seeds, toasted
1 1/2 tsp. cumin seed, toasted
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided
24 oz. Mexican beer
2 cups water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 small onion, sliced, separated into rings
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Prepare pulled pork:
- Combine ancho chile powder, paprika, coriander, cumin and salt in small bowl; set aside.
- Cut 2 large pieces of plastic wrap; place on work surface in cross position. Place roast on top in center. Rub 2 tsp. of oil on top; spoon and pat on spice mixture. Tightly wrap pork in plastic wrap; refrigerate 8-12 hr.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Add 1 tbsp. oil to 6-qt. heavy Dutch oven. Heat over med.-high heat. Unwrap roast and place in hot oil. Cook on each side for 1-2 min. or until spices brown and appear slightly dry. Transfer roast to plate. Remove Dutch oven from heat.
- Slowly pour in beer, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan. Add water, vinegar, chipotles, onion and garlic. Return to heat and bring to gentle boil.
- Add roast to hot liquid. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 2 1/2-3 hr. or until pork is fork tender.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board; cool slightly. Meanwhile, pour liquid through a fine mesh strainer; reserve 1 1/2 cups. Discard remaining liquid and solids. Shred meat using 2 forks; transfer to med. container. Add 1½ cups reserved liquid. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use for up to 2 days.
Prepare burgers:
- Form ground pork into 6 patties 1/2-in. thick; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill to med. Place pulled pork in pot and place in corner to keep warm. Place patties directly over heat. Grill, uncovered, for 8-10 min. or until pork reaches 160°F. internal temperature. Flip patties halfway through grilling. Meanwhile, toast buns on grill.
- Top pork patties with cheese. Cover grill; grill for 30 sec. or until cheese is melted.
- Place burgers on bun bottoms. Using a slotted spoon, spoon pulled pork on top of burgers. Top with onions, cilantro and bun tops.
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