BEST OF VERMONT BURGER

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Provided by SHARON RICCI

Categories Burgers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

34/ lb ground sirloin
3/4 lb ground chuck
6 oz vermont white sharp cheddar cheese
4 slice thick cut maple bacon
4 brioche rolls,brushed with olive oil
1/2 c ketchup
1 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp sriracha sauce
1 large red onion,thinly sliced
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 large tart apple,cut in rings
1/4 c maple syrup
1 tsp soy sauce, light
2 c mixed greens

Steps:

1. Make quick pickled onions:Combine apple cider vinegar,1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in jar.Shake to combine and add sliced red onion.set aside.This can be done up to 1 week before,or just 1 hour before.
2. Make burger patties:Combine ground sirloin and ground chuck and form into 4 burgers.Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.Make Maple Sriracha Ketchup:Combine ketchup,2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in small bowl.Make glaze for apple slices:Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup with 1 teaspoon lite soy sauce.
3. Heat grill to medium-high.Brush or spray grill with oil.Grill apple slices that have been brushed with glaze 2 minutes per side.Remove from grill and keep warm.Grill bacon slices until crisp,set aside and keep warm.Grill burgers 5 minutes,flip,grill 3 minutes and top with cheese slices.Toast brioche buns.
4. To assemble burgers:place mixed greens on bottom roll.Top with burger,grilled apple slices,bacon,pickled onions.Spread top of roll with maple sriracha ketchup and add to burger.