Italian Pork Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
  1 tbsp
• black pepper
  ¼ tsp
• brioche buns
  2 unit
• butter
  2 tbsp
• fry seasoning
  1 tbsp
• garlic powder
  1 tsp
• ground pork
  1 lb
• italian seasoning
  1 tbsp
• mozzarella cheese
  4 slices
• red onion
  1 unit
• salt
  ½ tsp, ¼ tsp
• sugar
  1 tsp
• vegetable oil
  1 tbsp
• yukon gold potatoes
  1 lb

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• medium bowl
• small bowl
• large pan
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Slice yukon gold potatoes into ½-inch wedges. Halve, peel, and very thinly slice red onion . Halve brioche buns .

   yukon gold potatoes: 1 lb, red onion: 1 unit, brioche buns: 2 unit
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil , half the fry seasoning , salt , and black pepper . Roast on top rack, flipping halfway through, until browned and crispy ⏱️ 25 minutes .

   vegetable oil: 1 tbsp, fry seasoning: 1 tbsp, salt: ½ tsp, black pepper: ¼ tsp
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl , combine ground pork , italian seasoning , remaining fry seasoning, and salt . Form into two ½-inch-thick patties, slightly wider than burger buns. Season all over with salt and pepper; set aside. Place butter in a small bowl . Microwave until melted ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in garlic powder to taste.

   ground pork: 1 lb, italian seasoning: 1 tbsp, salt: ¼ tsp, butter: 2 tbsp, garlic powder: 1 tsp
4. 

   4

   Heat a large drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned ⏱️ 10 minutes . Add a splash of water if onion begins to brown too fast. Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar ; cook until jammy ⏱️ 1 minute . Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl . Wash out pan.

   balsamic vinegar: 1 tbsp, sugar: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   Heat another large drizzle of vegetable oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked through ⏱️ 3 minutes per side. Evenly top with mozzarella cheese in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Cover pan to melt cheese faster.

   mozzarella cheese: 4 slices
6. 

   6

   Toast buns until golden brown. Spread garlic butter onto cut sides of toasted buns. Fill buns with patties and top with caramelized onion. Divide between plates and serve with oven fries on the side.