Ingredients

1 tablespoon   extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups  thinly sliced Spanish onion 3/4 teaspoon   freshly ground pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon   salt, divided 1 pound  lean ground pork 1 tablespoon   finely chopped Spanish green olives, such as Manzanilla 2 teaspoons   minced garlic 2 teaspoons   Pimentón de la Vera (see Shopping Tip) or Hungarian paprika 1/4 cup  reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons  freshly grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon   lemon juice Pinch of   saffron  (see Ingredient Note) 1/4 cup  shredded Manchego or monterey jack cheese 4   whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted 2   whole jarred Piquillo peppers  (see Shopping Tip) or jarred pimientos, halved lengthwise Shopping Tip: Spain is known for its superb paprika called Pimentón de la Vera, which has a smoky flavor, and for intensely flavored peppers called Piquillos.Ingredient Note: Literally the stamen from Crocus sativus, saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Each crocus produces only 3 stamen, requiring over 75,000 flowers for each pound of saffron. Fortunately, a little goes a long way. It’s used sparingly to add golden yellow color and flavor to a wide variety of Middle Eastern, African and European-inspired foods. Wrapped in foil and placed in a container with a tight-fitting lid, it will keep in a cool, dry place for several years.Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill). When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.

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Spanish Pork Burgers, Recipe

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