Truffle Burgers
Ingredients:
glaze:
1 1/2 cups tawny port
2 Tbsp. White Truffle Oil
1/4 tsp. White Truffle Sea Salt
1 pinch sugar
aioli:
1/2 cup mayo
1 Tbsp. White Truffle Oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
burgers:
vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
4 slices Muenster cheese
2 tsp. White Truffle Salt
4 Brioche buns
unsalted butter, melted for brushing buns
Directions:
Make the glaze: Bring the port to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium high heat
Cook until slightly reduced and syrupy, about 10 minutes
Remove from heat and whisk in truffle oil, salt and sugar
Allow to cool slightly
Make the aioli: whisk the mayo, truffle oil, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl, set aside
Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat, lightly brush with vegetable oil
Form the beef into 4 3/4 inch patties. Season liberally with White Truffle salt and pepper
Cook until the bottoms are seared 4-5 minutes
Flip and cook about 4 more minutes or to your desired doneness
Top each burger with a slice of cheese, let it melt and remove to a plate
Brush buns with butter and toast in skillet until browned, about 1 minute
To assemble, spread aioli on the bottom buns, top with burgers, whisk glaze and drizzle over the burgers
Cover with top buns and serve immediately
