Caribbean Pork Burgers

 

1

lb lean ground pork

1

tablespoon grated lime peel

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon ground allspice

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

8

slices French bread, 3/4 inch thick

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except onion, bread and oil. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
• 2 Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. For last 8 to 10 minutes of cooking, add onion slices; cook, turning once, until golden brown. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Add bread to grill for last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking; cook, turning once, until golden brown.
• 3 Serve burgers and onion between bread slices.