Chorizo Burgers with Cheese Curd Corn Relish

AuthorEllsworth
DifficultyIntermediate

Packed with flavor here's a new southwest twist to the ordinary burger!

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time30 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time50 mins
RELISH
 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
 1 tsp lime juice
 1 tsp honey
 Salt and pepper to taste
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1.50 cups corn kernels
 1 cup Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery cheese curds, chopped into small pieces (about 1/4 inch)
 2 tbsp red onion, diced
 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
BURGERS
 1 lb ground pork
 8 bulk chorizo sausage
 0.50 tsp salt
 1 tbsp Mexican-style hot sauce, such as Cholula®
 4 hampurger buns
 2 tbsp mayonnaise
RELISH
1

Combine vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Add corn, chopped cheese curds and red onion. Mix well. Add green onion and cilantro; gently mix to combine. Set relish aside while preparing burgers.

BURGERS
2

Heat skillet over medium-high heat or prepare grill for direct medium-high heat. In large bowl, combine ground pork, chorizo, salt and hot sauce. Use hands to mix well until all ingredients are well combined. Divide mixture into four portions and shape into patties. Season patties with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

TO SERVE
3

Lightly toast buns in skillet or on grill. Spread each bottom bun with mayonnaise. Top with burger and spoon relish over top. Serve with additional relish on the side.

Category

Relish may be made up to 1 day in advance. Combine everything except green onion and cilantro; cover and refrigerate. Add green onion and cilantro before serving.

Ingredients

RELISH
 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
 1 tsp lime juice
 1 tsp honey
 Salt and pepper to taste
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1.50 cups corn kernels
 1 cup Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery cheese curds, chopped into small pieces (about 1/4 inch)
 2 tbsp red onion, diced
 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
BURGERS
 1 lb ground pork
 8 bulk chorizo sausage
 0.50 tsp salt
 1 tbsp Mexican-style hot sauce, such as Cholula®
 4 hampurger buns
 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Directions

RELISH
1

Combine vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Add corn, chopped cheese curds and red onion. Mix well. Add green onion and cilantro; gently mix to combine. Set relish aside while preparing burgers.

BURGERS
2

Heat skillet over medium-high heat or prepare grill for direct medium-high heat. In large bowl, combine ground pork, chorizo, salt and hot sauce. Use hands to mix well until all ingredients are well combined. Divide mixture into four portions and shape into patties. Season patties with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

TO SERVE
3

Lightly toast buns in skillet or on grill. Spread each bottom bun with mayonnaise. Top with burger and spoon relish over top. Serve with additional relish on the side.

Chorizo Burgers with Cheese Curd Corn Relish