Monday, May 17, 2010

got chipotle?



The gas grill has been given a good spring clean and is now officially fired up and ready to go at the manor! These smoky pork burgers topped with Muenster and creamy avocado are a tasty variation from your regular old hamburg. Give 'em a whirl. They're delicious.



Chipotle Pork Cheeseburgers

1 lb freshly ground pork, not too lean
2 tsp minced chipotle in adobo plus 1 tsp adobo sauce
2 garlic cloves, forced through a press
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 hamburger buns
mayo to taste
1 large tomatillo, husked, rinsed, sliced (couldn't find any; had to use tomato)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs

Mix pork with the garlic, chipotle, sauce, garlic and salt to taste. Form into patties and grill. Serve with the rest of the ingredients on toasted buns.


They pair perfectly with this wonderful corn and tomato scramble. Click HERE for the recipe.

38 comments:

  1. Yum! It's too late tonight but this sounds perfect for some chillin' and grillin' next weekend!

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  2. It looks so delicious and mouth-watering.

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  3. I was looking for a good recipe for burger and here is what I am looking for. Thank you

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  4. reads like a really GOOD thing to eat on the Morning After the Night Before

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  5. Great variation on both the meat and the cheese.

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  6. Sounds tasty! Might try that one of these here nights. Thanks for the recipe!

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  7. Thank you , Willow, my family will love these.
    I don't eat burgers, but cook them with love.

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  8. Oh, boy! Let me put ground pork on the shopping list!

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  9. Keep that food warm! I'm on my way. Keep the light on for me....

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  10. Sounds heavenly, and I think a sliced green tomato would work too.

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  11. As my pop culture kids say, "Nom." (translation: yum)

    PS: Thanks for the thanks, Willow! Your poetry entry was outstanding!!

    :)

    xoxo,
    Terresa

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  12. I am now officially in the mood for some serious grilling. That burger looks delicious and, once again, your photo is magazine-worthy.

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  13. They look delish! Unfortunately I gave up pork, except for the occasional bacon. Bacon isn't really pork is it??

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  14. Yummy!

    One of my priced possessions is a small can of Goya chipotle peppers in adobe sauce. I brought it with me when we moved from the US.

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  15. Oh yummy! These sound so delicious!! Thanks for posting the recipe..have a great day!

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  16. Looks Yummy. Am I actually savouring the aromas through the internet or is that just my imagination?

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  17. That sounds soooooooooooooooo good! I could go for one of those right now.

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  18. Good Day Willow,

    Thanks for the spicy suggestion. I love using wonderful peppers like anchos, cascabels, guajillos, mulattos and chipotles. Just last night I marinated a couple steaks in a chipotle, garlic, sherry wine vinegar, pepper blend. Perhaps I'll grill them up tonight for a smoky, fiery treat! Of course taking the time to make a gorgeous mole with chocolate etc... is always a special and worthwhile pursuit.

    Best,

    David
    http://www.globalaroundtown.blogspot.com

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  19. I'm drooling ... those look incredible! Ditto the tomato corn scramble. I'll be looking up that recipe, too.

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  20. We do something like this, from time to time, but I don't like to experiment with my food. It is OK for others to do that. If I taste something and like it then it is OK for Patty to make it from then on. LOL

    Mom used to fry thick hamburgers and mixed the meat beforehand with little green onions or regular diced onions and that gave the hamburger a totally different taste I would never walk a mile for.

    I do like a think slice of cheese on top of the hamburger -- on the 'done' side and then leave it there until it either melts and falls off into the hot coals or it catches on fire and burns to a crisp.

    √ Reply to willow...
    Yep. A dozen soft fried eggs in grease at least an inch deep, boiling and rolling -- every morning.

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  21. oh willow, i love your new header! very classy, surely a perfect entry to your wonderful blog.
    i can't wait to try the burgers, sounds like a wonderful recipe...

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  22. Wistful, wistful, but I'm on a dairy-free, no red meat diet now!

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  23. thanks this sounds absolutely delish!!!! we love to grill....spring, summer, fall and winter!!

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  24. These burgers sound delicious. It's only ten AM and I want one right now.
    Catherine

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  25. Yum! This one definitely goes on the list of things to try...

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  26. Dick, I bet these would be great made with ground turkey, as well. I should give it a try, myself!

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  27. Delicious as ever!
    Yum.

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  28. Cleaned my grill last week. Have a few parts to replace then I'm taking this tasty looking recipe and making it a reality. Thanks!

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  29. I'm a vegetarian so I'm on the burger but I'm all over that corn salad!

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  30. May I please stop on by for one?

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  31. Those cheeseburgers look and sound completely delicious,thanks for the brilliant recipe - I shall definitely be trying it out :)

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  32. You have some really great recipes and ideas in the kitchen. Thanks for all the shares.

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  33. I'm a "yum" too. I think I'll be trying these!

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  34. Sorry - didn't have time to read your post today, but I will return tomorrow (laptop willing).

    But please c'mon over to my place.

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  35. Sounds very good! Interesting twist on an old standard.

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  36. Sounds like a real yummy burger. I'm not really a fan of hot or spicy ingredients, but I'll try anything once.

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