Shelly's Recipe

PORK BURGERS WITH SAGE

Category: Burgers

1/2 cup dry Marsala
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 1/2 lbs ground pork
3 tbsp minced fresh sage
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp pimenton (see Note)
Pure olive oil, for brushing
8 hamburger buns

In a small saucepan, combine the Marsala and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until reduced by one-third, about 4 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, gently mix the pork with the Marsala, sage, pepper and pimenton until evenly seasoned. Shape the meat into 8 thick burgers.

Light the grill. Lightly brush the burgers on both sides with olive oil and grill over a moderately hot fire for about 6 minutes per side, or until nicely browned outside and barely pink inside. Serve hot, on the hamburger buns. SERVES: 8

NOTES Pimenton, a smoked Spanish paprika, is available at specialty markets.