(Family Features) Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the grill. Take at-home entertaining to the next level by upgrading everyone’s favorite cheeseburger with ground pork.

Family and friends will love this elevated twist on a summer favorite that is oh-so-deliciously different than the traditional beef patty. These Pork and Bacon Burgers are made with Heritage Duroc pork, known for its rich flavor and juiciness, and will be a hit at your next barbecue. The crispy bacon adds another level of texture and taste, making these juicy burgers a gourmet treat that rivals any takeout burger. Celebrating 150 years as the premium all-natural meat choice for families, Coleman All Natural Meats offers a variety of products sourced from American family farmers who humanely raise livestock without antibiotics and without added hormones.

Find more recipes to elevate your grilling experience at ColemanNatural.com.

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Pork and Bacon Burgers

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

• 2 pounds Coleman Ground Pork
• 1/4 pound ground pork chorizo
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cheese slices (optional)
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6-8 strips Coleman Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, cooked
• tomato slices (optional)
• red onion slices (optional)
• lettuce (optional)
• ketchup (optional)
• mayonnaise (optional)

Preheat grill to medium heat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chorizo, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Gently mix ingredients, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Divide the meat into six burger patties.

Cook burgers 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F or desired doneness.

During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, place cheese slices on top of burgers to melt, if desired.

Transfer burgers to a platter. Assemble burgers with buns, bacon, tomato slices, red onion slices, lettuce, ketchup, and mayonnaise, as desired.

Tip: Burger patties may be frozen up to 1 month. Fully defrost before cooking.