Italian Inspired Pork Meatball and Bacon Burger

Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

In a large bowl, combine the garlic and sausage meat.

Roll into even-sized balls, 5 per person. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.

Pop the meatballs onto a baking tray and bake on the top shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Grate the cheese.

Once hot, lay in the bacon rashers and fry until crispy and brown, 3-4 mins on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook it thoroughly.

In a small bowl, combine the sun-dried tomato paste and mayonnaise (see pantry for amount).

Wash up the (now empty) sausage meat bowl and wipe dry.

When the meatballs are cooked, transfer to the (now clean) bowl and drizzle over the honey (see pantry for amount). Genty stir the meatballs to coat them.

Wipe clean the (now empty) meatball baking tray, then add the bun bases to the tray. Top with the sticky meatballs and sprinkle over the cheese. 

Lay the bun lids on the baking tray alongside. Bake on the top shelf of your oven until the cheese is melted, 2-3 mins. 

In the meantime, in a medium bowl, combine the balsamic glaze and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount).

When everything's nearly ready, toss the rocket in the dressing.