Ponzu Burgers with Quick Ponzu Pickles

INSTRUCTIONS

Pickles:

Combine the vinegar, ponzu, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vegetables and let sit while preparing the sauce and burgers.

Sauce:

Whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.

Burgers:

Combine the beef and ponzu sauce in a bowl. Mix with your hands, just until well combined. Divide into four equal portions, then form into patties. Using your thumb, create an indentation on the top of each patty. Season the patties on each side with salt and pepper. You can cook the burgers on a grill or in a skillet on the stove. If cooking on a grill, preheat to medium high heat. If cooking on the stove, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat prior to cooking.

Cook on one side for 5 minutes or until browned. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes for medium rare.

Drain the pickles and serve the burgers with the pickles, sauce, and lettuce.