Italian Pork Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
  1 tbsp
• brioche buns
  2 unit
• butter
  2 tbsp
• fry seasoning
  1 tsp
• garlic powder
  ½ tsp
• ground pork
  12 oz
• italian seasoning
  1 tsp
• mozzarella cheese
  2 oz
• red onion
  1 unit
• sugar
  1 tsp
• vegetable oil
  3 tbsp
• yukon gold potatoes
  8 oz

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• medium bowl
• bowl
• large pan

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   yukon gold potatoes red onion brioche buns fry seasoning balsamic vinegar ground pork italian seasoning garlic powder mozzarella cheese sugar vegetable oil butter

   yukon gold potatoes: 8 oz, red onion: 1 unit, brioche buns: 2 unit, fry seasoning: 1 tsp, balsamic vinegar: 1 tbsp, ground pork: 12 oz, italian seasoning: 1 tsp, garlic powder: ½ tsp, mozzarella cheese: 2 oz, sugar: 1 tsp, vegetable oil: 3 tbsp, butter: 2 tbsp
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   Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Slice potatoes into ½-inch wedges. Halve, peel, and very thinly slice red onion. Halve buns.
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   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil, half the fry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack, flipping halfway through, until browned and crispy ⏱️ 25 minutes .
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   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl , combine ground pork, italian seasoning, remaining fry seasoning, and ¾ tsp salt. Form into two ½-inch-thick patties, slightly wider than burger buns. Season all over with salt and pepper and set aside. Place 2 TBSP butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl . Microwave until melted ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in garlic powder to taste.
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   Heat a large drizzle of 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 1 tsp sugar; cook until jammy ⏱️ 1 minute . Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat and transfer to a second small bowl. Wash out pan.
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   Heat another large drizzle of 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.
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   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.