Pork Burger With Crispy Grits Fries

Name: Pork Burger With Crispy Grits Fries
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. stone-ground grits; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 c. yellow mustard; 1/4 c. ketchup; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 1/4 small sweet onion, finely chopped; 1 dill pickle, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lb. ground pork; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce; 1 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for frying; Flaked sea salt; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 1 heart romaine, shredded (about 3 1/2 cups)

A homemade sauce makes this dinner mouthwatering.

By Taylor MurrayPublished: Jun 10, 2019

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 50 mins

Skip the drive-thru and make your own upgraded version of a burger and fries.

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Ingredients

1 cup stone-ground grits
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 small sweet onion, finely chopped
1 dill pickle, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb. ground pork
2 scallions, chopped
2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. canola oil, plus more for frying
Flaked sea salt
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 heart romaine, shredded (about 3 1/2 cups)

Directions

1. Step 1Line an 11- by 7-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often (grits will bubble in spots), until liquid has absorbed and grits are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and season with kosher salt. Transfer to prepared dish and let cool slightly; cover and refrigerate until firm and completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, whisk together mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, onion, and pickle in a bowl. Combine pork, scallions, and Worcestershire in a separate bowl; shape into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large deep pot to 350°F. Transfer grits to a cutting board, discard parchment paper, and cut into 3- by 1-inch sticks. Fry, in 3 batches, until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
4. Step 4Season burgers with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook burgers until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
5. Step 5Spread some of the sauce on buns; top with burgers and lettuce, dividing evenly. Serve fries with remaining sauce alongside.