Ultimate Pork Burgers & Bacon Jam

Ingredients

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2 kg	4.4 lb	Olymel lean ground pork
2	2	onions, finely chopped
150 g	5.3 oz	Breadcrumbs
30 ml	2 tbsp	Olive oil
4	4	Eggs
8	8	Garlic cloves finely chopped
30 ml	2 tbsp	Parsley dry or fresh
15 ml	1 tbsp	Dry oregano
5 ml	1 tsp	Dry thyme
		Salt and pepper to taste
24	24	Large hamburger buns
750 g	26.45 oz	Bacon jam
24	24	Slices cooked bacon cut in two
500 ml	2 cup	Smoky B.B.Q. sauce
1	1	Large leafy lettuce wash and pat dry
3	3	Large tomatoes sliced
72	72	Slices of dill pickles
24	24	Slices cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Add olive oil to a large pan set over high heat. Add the diced onions, cook until lightly caramelized. Add the garlic, cook for two more minutes and season. Cool and set aside.

2. Transfer the cooked onions and garlic to a large bowl, add the ground pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano and thyme. Mix together and form 24 burgers.

3. Preheat the grill to medium high. Cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 80°C (175°F).

4. While the burgers are cooking toast the buns.

5. Brush the bottom half of each bun with B.B.Q. sauce, add the lettuce, cooked pork burger patties, cheddar cheese, two pieces of bacon, sliced tomato, sliced pickles and finish with the bacon jam and the top half.

6. Serve immediately.