Plantain Cubano Burger

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil

• 1 ripe plantain, thinly sliced

• 1 pound ground pork

• 1/4 pounds Serrano ham or prosciutto, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard plus more for serving

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1/2 small yellow onion, grated

• 1/4 cup dill pickles, minced

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 4 Swiss cheese slices, cut in half

• Dill pickle relish for serving

• 4 brioche rolls, grilled or toasted

Instructions

1. Preheat the canola oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Slice the plantain using a vegetable peeler to create ribbons. Fry the plantain ribbons until golden brown and curled. Drain the fried plantains on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the pork, ham, panko, mustard, egg, onion, pickles, garlic, salt and pepper until just combined. Set aside.

3. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with a drizzle of canola oil.

4. Divide the seasoned meat into 4 patties and cook in the preheated skillet for about 3 minutes per side until cooked through. While the burgers are still in the pan, top them with cheese and cover until melted.

5. Coat the toasted buns with a layer of mustard and relish, top with the cooked burger, a little bit more mustard, relish and a fried plantain slice.