Grilled Caribbean Pork Burgers

 

1

pound lean ground pork

1

tablespoon grated lime peel

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon ground allspice

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

medium red onion, cut into 1-inch slices

8

slices French bread, 1 inch thick

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

• 1 Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• 2 Mix all ingredients except onion, bread and oil. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
• 3 Cover and grill patties 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Add onion slices to grill for last 8 to 10 minutes of grilling, turning once, until golden brown. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Add bread to grill for last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling, turning once, until golden brown.
• 4 Serve burgers and onion between bread slices.