Burger with Thousand Island dressing and quick pickles

Ingredients:

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

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• 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

Preparation:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Cutlets:
   
   Heat a cast iron skillet or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Combine all the ground meat and form 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.
4. 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.