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:

1. For the pickled onions, place red onions in a pint jar
2. 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
3. For the burger, combine all patty ingredients in a large bowl and combine by hand until fully incorporated and form into 6 patties
4. Mix balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a shallow bowl and toss with peach slices
5. Mix all slaw ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until time to plate
6. 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
7. Place 1/3 cup slaw on bottom of bun and top with a patty, peaches and red onions
8. Top with bun and serve with Sutter Homes Sauvignon Blanc!