Honey Mustard Pork Burgers

Honey Mustard Pork Burgers

These hearty, sausage-flavored burgers are perfectly paired with soft, flaky biscuits—ideal for Sunday brunch. You could also use a mixture of pork and beef for a variation.

Ingredients

MAKES 6 BURGERS

• 1 pound ground pork ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or ¾ teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, gently combine the pork, 2 tablespoons of the honey, 1 tablespoon of the mustard, the salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
2. Form the mixture into 6 patties, each ½ inch thick.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon mustard. Set aside for topping.
4. Lightly oil the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the burgers to the desired degree of doneness, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium.