Midweek Meal Makeovers

NZ pork burger with peach and red onion pickles

Fire up the barbecue for a family favourite – these burgers are extra-tasty thanks to succulent New Zealand Pork

500g NZ pork mince

1 egg, beaten lightly

1 cup (70g) fresh breadcrumbs

1 shallot, chopped finely

1 Tbsp seeded mustard

2 Tbsp finely grated parmesan

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

4 slices NZ Bacon

4 burger buns, halved

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Store-bought aioli or mayonnaise

4 lettuce leaves

2 tomatoes, sliced thinly

Store-bought relish

Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced

PEACH & RED ONION PICKLES

½ tsp mustard seeds

¼ cup (55g) caster sugar

¼ cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar

½ tsp salt flakes

2 large firm peaches, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Ingredients

500g NZ pork mince

1 egg, beaten lightly

1 cup (70g) fresh breadcrumbs

1 shallot, chopped finely

1 Tbsp seeded mustard

2 Tbsp finely grated parmesan

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

4 slices NZ Bacon

4 burger buns, halved

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Store-bought aioli or mayonnaise

4 lettuce leaves

2 tomatoes, sliced thinly

Store-bought relish

Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced

PEACH & RED ONION PICKLES

½ tsp mustard seeds

¼ cup (55g) caster sugar

¼ cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar

½ tsp salt flakes

2 large firm peaches, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Nutrition

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Prepare the pickles

Combine mustard seeds, sugar, vinegar and salt together in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil.

Place peaches and red onion in a small heat-proof bowl. Pour over heated pickling liquid and allow to cool.

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Prepare the patties

Combine NZ Pork mince, egg, breadcrumbs, shallot, mustard, parmesan, oregano and fennel in a medium bowl. Season and mix well to combine.

Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.

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Cook and serve

Heat barbecue on high. Cook NZ Bacon until golden and crisp. Set aside. Place bun halves, cut-side down, on the grill for 1 minute or until golden and toasted.

Lower heat to medium-high. Lightly brush patties with oil and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until charred and cooked through.

Set aside to rest.

To assemble, spread aioli on the base of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, NZ Bacon, patty, pickles, relish and cucumber.

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Midweek Meal Makeovers

NZ pork burger with peach and red onion pickles

Fire up the barbecue for a family favourite – these burgers are extra-tasty thanks to succulent New Zealand Pork

20 min | 15 min
Easy
4

500g NZ pork mince

1 egg, beaten lightly

1 cup (70g) fresh breadcrumbs

1 shallot, chopped finely

1 Tbsp seeded mustard

2 Tbsp finely grated parmesan

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

4 slices NZ Bacon

4 burger buns, halved

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Store-bought aioli or mayonnaise

4 lettuce leaves

2 tomatoes, sliced thinly

Store-bought relish

Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced

PEACH & RED ONION PICKLES

½ tsp mustard seeds

¼ cup (55g) caster sugar

¼ cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar

½ tsp salt flakes

2 large firm peaches, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

01
Prepare the pickles

Combine mustard seeds, sugar, vinegar and salt together in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil.

Place peaches and red onion in a small heat-proof bowl. Pour over heated pickling liquid and allow to cool.

02
Prepare the patties

Combine NZ Pork mince, egg, breadcrumbs, shallot, mustard, parmesan, oregano and fennel in a medium bowl. Season and mix well to combine.

Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.

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Cook and serve

Heat barbecue on high. Cook NZ Bacon until golden and crisp. Set aside. Place bun halves, cut-side down, on the grill for 1 minute or until golden and toasted.

Lower heat to medium-high. Lightly brush patties with oil and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until charred and cooked through.

Set aside to rest.

To assemble, spread aioli on the base of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, NZ Bacon, patty, pickles, relish and cucumber.

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