Name: Barbecued Pork Burgers with Slaw
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/2-pound) piece green cabbage, cored; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar, divided; 1/2 cup very finely shredded carrot (1 medium); 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives; 1/2 cup bottled tomato-based barbecue sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 4 kaiser or soft rolls, split and grilled; Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Photo by Romulo Yanes

Spicing up store-bought barbecue sauce with a touch of cayenne and a splash of vinegar is an easy trick that makes a big difference. Here, pork burgers get a triple hit of flavor: The sauce gets mixed into the meat, slathered onto the cooked burgers for the last minute of grilling, and brushed on the bun. A cabbage slaw with a creamy dressing tops them off with just the right crunch.

Cooks' Note

· Coleslaw can be made 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered. ·Patties can be formed 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered. · If you aren't able to grill outdoors, patties can be cooked in an oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium heat, turning over occasionally, until just cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes, then brushed with barbecue sauce and cooked as above.

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