Ingredients

Pork Burgers
2 pounds ground pork (1kg)
2 large French shallots chopped, fine dice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt (5ml)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (5ml)

Glaze
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (45ml)
2 tablespoons spicy grainy mustard (30ml)
1 tablespoon of cider vinegar (15ml)
1 teaspoon of liquid honey (5ml)
1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard (2ml)
1 teaspoon orange zest chopped fine (5ml)
6 large onion buns, sliced.

Method

In a medium size bowl combine the ground pork, chopped shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper.

Form the mixture into 6 patties of equal size about 1 inch thick (2.5cm).

Place patties on to a tray and cover with plastic wrap.

Place in the refrigerator until ready to grill.

In a medium size bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients.

Preheat barbeque grill to 375°F/190°C or medium high heat. Oil the grill.

Brush the pork burgers with prepared glaze.

Place pork patties on grill for 7-8 minutes basting every 2 minutes or until dark golden brown and slightly crisp on exterior.

Flip the burgers and continue to cook for another 7 minutes basting every 2 minutes.

Remove burgers from grill and place on tray.

Place sliced buns on the bun rack for 1 minute.

Serve burgers with warm onion buns and desired toppings.