Cubana Pork Burgers

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Second prize winner of the 1997 build a better burger contest. By gloria piantek, skillman, new jersey.

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Steps

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Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover , or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.

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To make the salsa: combine all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl.

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Mix well.

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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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To make the spread: combine the mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl.

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Blend well.

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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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To make the burgers: chop the ham in a food processor.

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Add in the beans , chiles , and garlic.

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Process until finely chopped.

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Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

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Add in the pork , chile powder , cumin , and salt.

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Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it , mix well.

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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.

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Form the portions into patties to fit the buns.

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When the grill is ready , brush the grill rack with vegetable oil.

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Place the patties on the rack , cover , and cook , turning once , until done to preference4-5 minutes on each side for medium.

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During the last few minutes of cooking , place t.

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Ingredients

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canned black beans, dill pickle, sweet gherkin, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, smoked ham, dried chipotle chile, garlic clove, ground pork, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, buns, monterey jack cheese, bibb lettuce