Smoky Pork Burgers With Fennel and Red Cabbage Slaw

Preparation

1. For the Burgers

   1. Step 1

      To cook burgers: Prepare a grill.

   2. Step 2

      Gently toast fennel seeds in a dry skillet until aromatic.

   3. Step 3

      In a large bowl, combine fennel seeds, onion, garlic, salt and smoked paprika.

   4. Step 4

      Add pork and bacon. Toss gently until well mixed, without overworking meat.

   5. Step 5

      Divide into four portions and shape into patties. Place on a plate or platter and chill for at least one hour.

   6. Step 6

      Cook burgers for about 6 minutes on hot side of grill. After 3 minutes, flip and cook 3 more minutes, then move to cool part of grill for 3 more minutes. Burgers can also be fried in a pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Let burgers rest for a few minutes, tented with foil, before serving.

   7. Step 7

      To prepare slaw: Whisk vinegars, mustard and salt in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Add oil and whisk until emulsified.

   8. Step 8

      Place fennel bulb and cabbage into bowl and toss to combine with dressing. Add fennel fronds and toss again just before serving.

2. For the Slaw

   1. Step 9

      Place burgers on toasted or lightly grilled buns and top each with a little slaw.