Hamburguesas de cerdo con salvia y salsa de arce

Ingredientes

• 1 kg pork mince
• 12 large sage leaves, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 8 spring onions, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) butter
• 20 whole sage leaves
• 100 ml maple syrup or maple-style syrup
• 40 g fresh wild rocket
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 packet (250 g) streaky bacon, grilled

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine all the burger ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into burgers about 15 cm across and 4–5 cm thick.

2. 2

   Braai the burgers over hot coals or in a hot griddle pan for 4–5 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   To make the maple and sage sauce, brown the sage leaves in a pan with the butter. Add the syrup and stir. Keep to one side.

4. 4

   Slice the bagels in half and toast. Drizzle one half with olive oil and place a burger on the bottom half of the bagel. Top with a good handful of rocket, a few slices of tomato and onion, and some bacon. Spoon the maple sauce evenly over the fillings and top with the other half of the bagel.