Name: Italian Pork Burgers with Broccoli Rabe
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread , torn into 1‑inch pieces; 1 shallot , minced; 2 tablespoons milk; 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1½ pounds ground pork; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided; 2 garlic cloves , sliced thin; 8 ounces broccoli rabe , trimmed and cut into 1/2‑inch pieces; 1 teaspoon table salt , divided; Pinch red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons honey; 4 hamburger bun , toasted if desired; 1/4 cup recipe , plus extra for serving

Italian Pork Burgers with Broccoli Rabe

By Russell Selander

Published on May 31, 2020

Time

50 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1‑inch pieces1 shallot, minced2 tablespoons milk 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground fennel 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary ½ teaspoon pepper 1½ pounds ground pork 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, sliced thin8 ounces broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into ½‑inch pieces1 teaspoon table salt, dividedPinch red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons honey 4 hamburger bun, toasted if desired¼ cup Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise, plus extra for serving

Before You Begin

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Instructions

Using fork, mash bread, shallot, milk, soy sauce, fennel, rosemary, and pepper to paste in large bowl. Break ground pork into small pieces and add to bowl with bread mixture. Gently knead with hands until well combined. Divide pork mixture into 4 equal portions, then gently shape each portion into ¾-inch-thick patty. Using your fingertips, press center of each patty down until about ½ inch thick, creating slight divot; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in 12‑inch nonstick-skillet over medium heat until garlic is golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in honey. Transfer to bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.

Season patties with remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in 12‑inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until just smoking. Transfer patties to skillet, divot side up, and cook until well browned on first side, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip patties, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until browned on second side and meat registers 150 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer burgers to platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Spread mayonnaise on bun tops. Serve burgers on buns, topped with broccoli rabe, passing extra mayonnaise separately.