Thursday, August 29, 2013

GRILLED SPICED PORK PATTIES WITH GREENS


~ All You magazine - 8/26/11

1 lb. ground pork
1 t. coriander
1 t. cumin
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, divided and chopped 
1 1/2 t. salt, divided
1 c. plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/2 t. lemon juice
10 c. mixed salad greens

Preheat gas grill to medium. 

In a large bowl, combine pork, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg, onion, parsley, 1 clove garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix thoroughly, then form into 1 1/2-inch balls and and press into small patties. Oil grill grates. Grill patties 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 clove of garlic. 

Divide salad greens among plates. Top with cooked patties and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.  

Makes four servings.

Notes: I use lettuce and/or spinach for the mixed salad greens because I always have them on hand and cook the patties in a skillet on the stove instead of grilling them. I've also subbed cilantro for the parsley and it's been just as tasty.


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