2022 Build A Better Burger Winner, The Napoli Burger

Meet the burger that was inspired by the incredible bounty and wonderful flavors of Italy. This burger is adorned with sun-ripened red tomatoes bursting with flavor, lemon zest, fresh rocket (arugula), and prosciutto crisps. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean in the Via Napoli Burger, perfectly paired with Sutter Home Red Blend.
Serves: 6 Regular-Sized Burgers
INGREDIENTS:
Burger:
- 1 Pound ground pork
- 1 Pound ground Italian sausage
- ⅓ Cup sweet onion, grated
- ½ Cup oil and herb packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 3 tablespoons oil for rolls)
- ½ Teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 6 (1-Ounce) slices Provolone cheese
- 6 Kaiser rolls (split)
- 3 Cups arugula leaves
- 18 Slices roma tomatoes
- Vegetable oil to wipe on grill rack (about ¼ cup)
Prosciutto:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 12 Slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
Lemon Basil Parmesan Aioli:
- ½ Cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ Cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated
- ½ Teaspoon crushed red pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat a gas grill to medium-high heat
- AIn a small mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan, basil, lemon zest and crushed red pepper, cover and refrigerate
- Place 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and place on grill rack or side burner over medium-high heat
- Add 4 slices prosciutto and cook until crispy, turning as necessary, then remove to paper towels to drain
- Repeat steps with remaining olive oil and prosciutto
- In a large mixing bowl, place pork, sausage, onion, sun dried tomatoes, crushed red pepper and salt
- Mix together gently but thoroughly and form the mixture into 6 patties
- Wipe the grill rack with vegetable oil, then place the patties on the rack and cook them for 4 minutes, covered
- Turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until done
- During the last few minutes of cooking, place a slice of provolone on each patty
- Brush each side of rolls with reserved oil from tomatoes and place on grill rack to toast while the burgers finish cooking
- To assemble the burgers, top each roll bottom with a portion of aioli, a portion of arugula, 3 slices of tomato, a cheese covered patty, a portion of prosciutto crisps and roll tops
- Serve with a glass of Sutter Home Red Blend and enjoy! Ciao!