Burgers Greek Style

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin-F0RS3
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Dinner

10 minutes

10 - 15 minutes

4

    • 1 lb
      500 g
      Lean Ground Canadian Pork
    • 1
      1
      small onion, minced
    • 1/4 cup
      50 mL
      fine dry bread crumbs
    • 1 tsp
      5 mL
      dried oregano
    • 1 1/2 tsp
      7 ml
      grated lemon rind
    • 1 1/2 tsp
      20 mL
      water
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 4
      4
      Hamburger or kaiser buns
    • .
      .
      Tzatziki Sauce:
    • 1/4
      1/4
      cucumber, peeled and seeded
    • 1 cup
      250 mL
      plain yogurt
    • 1 tsp
      5 mL
      vinegar
    • 1
      1
      small clove garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 tsp
      7 mL
      minced fresh dill
    • 1/2 tsp
      2 mL
      dried mint
    • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Several hours before serving, grate cucumber into colander. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse; press dry between paper towels. Combine with remaining tzatziki sauce ingredients. Cover and chill before serving. To prepare burgers, combine onion, bread crumbs, oregano, lemon rind, water, and salt and pepper. Add pork and mix. Shape into 4 patties. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Barbecue on lightly oiled grill for 5-6 minutes per side, or until no pink remains. Serve on bun with a dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Note: Always cook ground pork to well done.


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