Ingredients

BBQ Burger Balm:

1/2 cup molasses

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup spicy brown mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Coleslaw:

3 cups finely shredded green cabbage

1/2 cup julienned red and or green pepper

2 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons mayo

2 tablespoons white wine

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt and pepper as desired

Burgers:

1 1/2 pounds ground pork

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon red pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon five spice powder (surprise surprise!)

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

4 buns

Preparation

  1. For Burger Balm, mix all associated ingredients, set aside.
  2. For cole slaw, toss cabbage, pepper and onions. Mix mayo, wine and remaining ingredients and add to cabbage. Reserve in refrigerator.
  3. For burgers, mix pork, dry spices and 1/4 cup Burger Balm. Divide mixture into 4 portions.
  4. Grill on direct, medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning once half way. During grilling time, put buns on the grill to toast maybe 2-3 minutes.
  5. Place a burger on the bottom half of each roll, spoon on some cole slaw, a bit more Burger Balm and the roll tops.