Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 4 cloves garlic 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1.3 pounds coarsely ground pork 
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 0.3 pound manchego cheese 
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 
• 1 tablespoon oregano dried
• 0.3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives spanish
• 4 servings pimientos red for topping
• 2 teaspoons paprika smoked
• 4  portuguese rolls split
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for brushing

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• grill

Directions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high.
2. Place the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the olives, garlic, oregano, chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin and allspice in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
3. Mix the pork into the olive mixture; season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Make a deep pocket in each; stuff with some manchego, then close the patty around the cheese.
4. Brush the burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper.
5. Brush the grill with oil; grill the burgers until marked on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, 5 more minutes.
6. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; grill until lightly toasted.
7. Serve the burgers on the rolls with your choice of toppings.
8. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos