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We’re using ground pork to create these irresistibly juicy burger patties, served on toasted potato buns between layers of smooth dijon and melty fontina cheese. It’s all complete with a simple side salad of crisp romaine and grated carrots tossed with a creamy, smoky chipotle dressing.

Ethan Mick

with Mustard & Fontina Cheese

Zesty Pork Burgers

Ground Pork

Potato Buns

Carrots

Garlic

Fontina Cheese

Dijon Mustard

Rice Vinegar

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Whole Dried Oregano

Romaine Lettuce Heart

Ingredients

If necessary, peel **2 cloves of garlic**. Finely chop the cloves; using the flat side of your knife, smash until they resemble a paste (or use a zester). Thinly slice the **cheese**. Halve the **buns**.

Prepare the ingredients:

In a bowl, combine the **pork**, **garlic paste**, and **oregano**; season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Shape the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties and cook 5 to 6 minutes on the first side, or until browned. Flip the patties (carefully, as the oil may splatter) and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Top with the **sliced cheese** and loosely cover the pan with foil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate.

Form & cook the patties:

While the patties cook, wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the **carrots**; grate on the large side of a box grater. Roughly chop the **lettuce**. In a large bowl, combine the **vinegar** and **chipotle sauce**. Add the **grated carrots** and **chopped lettuce**. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Make the salad:

Add the **buns**, cut side down, to the pan of reserved fond. Toast on medium-high 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface. Assemble the burgers using the **toasted buns**, **mustard**, and **cooked patties**. Serve the **burgers** with the **salad** on the side. Enjoy!

Toast the buns & serve your dish:

Instructions