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These flavor-packed burgers feature ground chorizo (a type of Mexican spiced pork sausage) topped with rounds of sautéed onion, which also absorb the juice from the patties as they cook together in the pan. A swipe of fig spread combined with mayonnaise lends it all sweet, creamy contrast.

Ethan Mick

with Fig Mayo  & Roasted Peppers

Pork Chorizo Burgers

Pork Chorizo

Potato Buns

Green Or Red Leaf Lettuce

Persian Cucumber

Red Onion

Fig Spread

Mayonnaise

Fromage Blanc

Sliced Roasted Red Peppers

Panko Breadcrumbs

Sherry Vinegar

Ingredients

Peel the **onion**; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, keeping the layers intact. Halve the **buns**.

Prepare the ingredients:

Place the **chorizo** and **breadcrumbs** in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Using your hands, form the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a plate.

Form the patties:

In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the **patties** and **4 onion rounds** (you may have extra onion) in an even layer. Loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil and cook 5 to 6 minutes on the first side, or until lightly charred. Flip and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until the onion rounds are softened and the patties are cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a work surface.

Cook the patties & onion:

While the patties and onion cook, wash and dry the remaining fresh produce. In a large bowl, combine the **fromage blanc**, **vinegar**, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Cut off and discard the root end of the **lettuce**; roughly chop the leaves. Halve the **cucumber** lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Just before serving, add the prepared lettuce and cucumber to the bowl of **dressing**; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the dressing & salad:

Add the **buns**, cut side down, to the pan of reserved fond. Toast on medium-high 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface.

Toast the buns:

In a bowl, combine the **mayonnaise** and **fig spread**. Assemble the burgers using the **toasted buns**, **fig mayo**, **cooked patties**, **peppers**, and **as much of the cooked onion as you’d like**. Serve the **burgers** with the **salad** on the side. Enjoy!