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Fig-a-licious Pork Burgers

With fig puree and melted Gorgonzola, these Fig-a-licious Pork Burgers are almost a gourmet meal.—Mary Cannataro, Chicago, Illinois

6 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 ounces dried figs, quartered
2 cups white wine
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
6 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 hard rolls, split
2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring red wine and onion to a boil; cook until
liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 20 minutes. Set aside to
cool.
In another large saucepan, bring figs and white wine to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until figs are
plumped and tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor;
cover and process until blended. Stir in walnuts.
In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sage, salt, pepper and red
wine mixture. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six

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Fig-a-licious Pork Burgers (continued)

Directions (continued)

patties.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for
4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Top
with Gorgonzola cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until
cheese is melted.
Grill rolls, cut side down, on medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until
toasted. Spread each roll with 1 tablespoon fig mixture; top with a
burger and arugula. (Save remaining fig mixture for another use.)
Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 592 calories, 26 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 1,199 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.