Pork Burgers With Spices

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put pork in a bowl and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Let cool briefly and add onion mixture to pork. Add chopped pickles.

3. Step 3

   Add cumin, mustard, egg, ½ cup bread crumbs, ¼ cup of the broth, salt and pepper. Blend well with fingers.

4. Step 4

   Shape the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Flatten each into a patty, about 4 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. Spoon or pour out remaining bread crumbs onto a flat surface and coat patties all over.

5. Step 5

   Heat oil in one or two skillets or, preferably, nonstick fry pans. Cook on one side 4 to 5 minutes and carefully turn patties with pancake turner or spatula. Continue cooking 8 minutes. Transfer patties to a warm platter.

6. Step 6

   Pour off fat from the skillet and add vinegar. Cook briefly, stirring, and add remaining ¾ cup of chicken broth and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until reduced to about ½ cup. Swirl in the remaining tablespoon of butter and strain the sauce through a sieve. Pour sauce over patties and serve.