Burger with Thousand Island dressing and quick pickles

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How to Make - Thousand Island Burger with Quick Pickles

Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

The divine flavor of this juicy burger comes from quick pickles, ready in just 10 minutes, and Thousand Island dressing, Jeff Mauro's signature take on the classic Thousand Island sauce. The mixed ground beef patties are fried until golden brown and served on toasted sesame seed buns with a slice of cheese, a tomato slice, a lettuce leaf, pickles, and a dollop of the delicious dressing. You can also use this dressing on your other sandwiches for a superb flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Quick pickled cucumbers

2 cups champagne vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. yellow mustard seeds
1 tbsp coarse salt
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1 bay leaf
1 cucumber, sliced into 0.3 cm thick circles.
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

18,000 Islands Gas Station

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño rings
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp granulated garlic

Burgers

0.7 kg of ground beef neck
220 g of ground beef brisket
1 - 2 tbsp. l. rapeseed oil (canola)
4 sesame buns
4-8 slices white American cheese
Tomato slices, for serving
Iceberg lettuce, for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Quick pickled cucumbers:

Combine vinegar, 0.5 cups water, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, garlic, and bay leaf in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, place the cucumbers and dill in a heatproof bowl and pour the brine over them. Let sit for at least 10 minutes. Chop 2 tablespoons of the pickled cucumbers for the dressing, and reserve the rest for serving.
18,000 Islands Gas Station:

Place mayonnaise, ketchup, jalapeño, sliced pickles, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Puree until smooth, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Cutlets:

Heat a cast iron skillet or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Combine all the ground meat and form it into 4 balls using your hands.

Add oil to the heated grill. Place the meatballs on the grill surface and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Then, use a spatula to press down on the meatballs, flattening them. You want thin patties with a crispy crust all over, so press hard. Once the patty is well-cooked on one side, flip it over and cook the other side, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Butter the sesame seed buns and toast them until golden brown. Place 1-2 slices of cheese on each bottom bun. Top with a patty, followed by a few tomato slices, pickles, and iceberg lettuce. Spread a little Thousand Island dressing on the top bun and top with your burger. Enjoy the true flavor of a classic burger.