6 Inventive (and Tasty!) Takes on the Classic Burger

Pork Burger with Pesto and Brie

Pork burgers pair well with any ingredients or spices you might add to a sausage or ham dish. Pressman loves pasta with hot Italian sausage and sautéed broccoli rabe, so for this burger she purees broccoli rabe for a pesto (you can substitute store-bought basil pesto) and adds crushed red pepper to mimic the spiciness of sausage. For the burger itself, ask the butcher to grind a piece of pork shoulder.

You Can Also Try These Toppings:

• Avocado, tomatillo salsa and pepper jack cheese
• A grilled pineapple slice and jarred jalapeño
• Grilled peach slices