Smoky Pork Burgers With Fennel and Red Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fennel seed
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 3 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 pound ground pork, preferably sirloin
• 1 cup minced bacon, (about 3 thick strips, slightly frozen before chopping)
• 4 soft burger rolls or sandwich buns
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup shredded fennel bulb, plus chopped fronds
• 1 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage