Pork and Chorizo Chile Burger Recipe
- 1 pound ground pork
- 6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed if links)
- 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil, for coating the grill and the avocado
- 4 Anaheim chiles, halved and stems and seeds removed
- 1 avocado, halved and pitted
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (4-inch) hamburger buns, halved and toasted
- Place the pork, chorizo, and garlic in a large bowl and use your hands to evenly combine.
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into an even 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick patty (the patties will be very thin).
- Using your thumb, make a shallow 1-1/2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each patty (this helps the burgers cook more evenly).
- Transfer the patties to a plate and refrigerate while you prepare the grill.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high (about 375 degrees F to 425 degrees F).
- When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.
- Place the chiles on the grill, close the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and charred on both sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove to a medium bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
- Let the chiles steam until the skins can be easily peeled away, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill the avocado.
- Brush the cut sides of the avocado halves with vegetable oil and season with salt.
- Place them cut-side down on the grill and cook until grill marks form and the avocados soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove to a cutting board or work surface until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and discard the skins from the chiles and transfer them to a small bowl.
- Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, season with salt, and toss to coat; set aside.
- When the avocados are ready, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, place it in a medium bowl, and mash with a fork into rough chunks.
- Mix in the cilantro and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed; set aside.
- Remove the pork patties from the refrigerator and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the patties on the grill indentation-side up, close the grill, and cook undisturbed ( press down on the patties) until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Using a spatula, flip the burgers, close the grill, and cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F, about 6 minutes more.
- Remove to a clean plate and let rest in a warm place or tent loosely with foil for 5 minutes.
- Place the toasted buns on a work surface.
- Divide the avocado mixture among the bottom buns.
- Top each with a patty and a quarter of the chiles and close with a bun top.
- Serve immediately.
ground pork, chorizo, garlic, vegetable oil, anaheim chiles, avocado, kosher salt, freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh cilantro, freshly ground black pepper, hamburger buns
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/pork-and-chorizo-chile-burger-29725 (may not work)