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BritishPork and Apple Burgers
Juicy pork burgers sweetened with apple, served three ways. The basic keeps it simple with shop mince, while the ultimate hand-chops shoulder and adds a cider-glazed onion.
Nut-free
Budget version
Value pork mince bound with grated apple and dried sage.
Per serving£1.70
Total cost£3.40
Time27 min
Ingredients for 2
- Burgers
- 300 g value pork mince
- 1 eating apple , coarsely grated
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 30 g dried breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil , for frying
- To serve
- 2 soft white burger buns
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
Method
- Squeeze excess juice from the grated apple, then mix with the mince, sage, breadcrumbs and seasoning.
- Shape into two patties and chill for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes each side until cooked through.
- Toast the cut buns in the pan, then build with ketchup and the burgers.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value pork mince bound with grated apple and dried sage.
Better
Higher-welfare mince with caramelised onion, wholegrain mustard and brioche buns.
Ultimate
Hand-chopped pork shoulder, cider-braised apple, smoked bacon and a homemade burger sauce.
