Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Lobel's Prime Time Grilling: Recipes & Tips from America's #1 Butchers, by Stanley, Leon, Evan, Mark and David Lobel.
Sausage varies wildly in quality and seasonings. Buy your favorite hot Italian sausage from a butcher or shop you know and like. If you prefer, use another kind of sausage meat, flavored as you prefer, but use the best money can buy.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
1. Combine the chuck, sirloin, sausage meat, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Using your hands, mix well. Form into 6 patties. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
Step 2
2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill: Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. Light the coals or heating elements, and let them burn or heat until hot.
Step 3
3. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes. Turn and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer for medium-well burgers. Be sure the burgers reach 155°F so that the pork is thoroughly cooked.
