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Ingredients[]

Directions[]

  1. Cut apple into fourths. Cut core away from each slice.
  2. Grate 1 slice into a small bowl; add mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and vinegar and stir until blended.
  3. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Finely chop remaining apple slices.
  5. Melt butter with oil in an 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped apples, 1/2 t fennel seed, and crushed red pepper.
  6. Cook, stirring often 10-12 minutes or until apples turn golden brown.
  7. Reduce heat to medium low, and add brown sugar, whiskey, vinegar, and 1/4 t salt.
  8. Cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture is thickened to a syrup consistency.
  9. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  10. Combine 1/3 cup boiling water, next 3 ingredients, remaining 1/2 t fennel seed, and remaining 1/2 t salt in 1-cup glass measuring cup.
  11. Let stand 10-15 minutes or to room temperature.
  12. Preheat grill to 350F to 400F (medium high).
  13. Combine pork and water mixture in a large bowl until blended and liquid is absorbed. Do not overwork meat mixture.
  14. Shape into 5 thin patties. Patties should be no more than 1/2-inch thick.
  15. Grill patties, covered with grill lid 4-5 minutes on each side or until done.
  16. Top each patty with 1 cheese slice during last 1 minute of grilling.
  17. Remove from grill, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
  18. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of bottom buns.
  19. Top with burgers.
  20. Spoon apple mixture evenly over burgers, top with bun tops.


Notes[]

  • From Southern Living 2007 Cookoff, Category: My Best Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Stand: 25 min Grill: 10 min
  • Makes 5 servings.

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