• Staff Favorite

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup dry Marsala
2. 1 tablespoon kosher salt
3. 2 1/2 pounds ground pork
4. 3 tablespoons minced fresh sage
5. 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6. 1/2 teaspoon pimentón (see Note)
7. Pure olive oil, for brushing
8. 8 hamburger buns 

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the Marsala and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until reduced by one-third, about 4 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, gently mix the pork with the Marsala, sage, pepper and pimentón until evenly seasoned. Shape the meat into 8 thick burgers.
3. Light the grill. Lightly brush the burgers on both sides with olive oil and grill over a moderately hot fire for about 6 minutes per side, or until nicely browned outside and barely pink inside. Serve hot, on the hamburger buns.

Notes

Pimentón, a smoked Spanish paprika, is available at specialty markets.