Pork and Leek Burgers

 

Sins per serving: Free on Red / 10.5 Sins on Green

(If you have the meat as a Healthy Extra B choice on the Green eating plan, reduce the Sin count of this recipe by 6 Sins per serving)

Serves 4

 

1 medium leek

681g/1.5lb lean minced pork (42 Sins Green choice)

1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage or 1 teaspoon dried

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 medium egg, beaten

 

1. Trim the leek, slice lengthwise and rinse under cold running water to flush out any trapped earth. Shake well to dry, then shred finely.

 

2. Place the pork in a bowl and add the leek, sage, seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Bind together with the egg.

 

3. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 8 balls, then flatten into burgers about 2cm/0.75in thick.

 

4. Place in a wire barbecue basket and cook over hot coals for 5 minutes. Turn over and cook for a further 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Alternatively, place the burgers on a grill rack under a preheated medium/hot grill and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side.