Luscious Peach & Pork Burger
This playful burger brings the flavor… all of them! A unique blend of Italian and hot sausage creates a burger with a little sweet, sour, spicy, creamy and savory. You fall in love with each bite. Pair with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc for the perfect summertime experience.
Serves: 6 Regular-Sized Burgers
INGREDIENTS:
Pickled Onions:
- 1 Large red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ Cup red wine vinegar
- ½ Cup water
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Teaspoon peppercorns
Burger:
- 1/3 Cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- ½ Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ Teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Pound Italian sausage
- ½ Pound hot sausage
- 6 Onion buns, buttered and toasted
Peach Mixture:
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 Peaches, sliced thick
Slaw:
- ¼ Head cabbage, finely sliced
- ½ Cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 Ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS:
- For the pickled onions, place red onions in a pint jar
- Heat remaining pickle ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until honey melts and liquid simmers, and pour over the onions in a jar; then let come to room temperature and refrigerate
- For the burger, combine all patty ingredients in a large bowl and combine by hand until fully incorporated and form into 6 patties
- Mix balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a shallow bowl and toss with peach slices
- Mix all slaw ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until time to plate
- Grill peaches and patties on a charcoal grill or in a cast iron grill pan until grill marks are on the outside and until internal temp of the patties is 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place 1/3 cup slaw on bottom of bun and top with a patty, peaches and red onions
- Top with bun and serve with Sutter Homes Sauvignon Blanc!