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For the burger patties: In a medium bowl, mix ground the beef, lamb, pork, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Use your hands to form 4 equal-size patties.
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Lightly sprinkle the outside of the patties with salt and pepper.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
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Cook the patties until there is a good sear, about 2 minutes, and then turn 90-degrees for 2 more minutes.
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Flip the patties and repeat.
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Place 1 slice cheese atop each patty and transfer to a sheet tray.
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Cook in the hot oven until the cheese is melted, about 1 more minute.
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Remove the patties from the sheet tray and place on wire rack.
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Allow to rest for a minute while preparing pickles, buns, and toppings for plate.
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For the fried sweet pickles: In a medium saucepan, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour with the salt, chili powder, baking powder, paprika and pepper.
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Dip all of the pickles in the buttermilk, and then dredge in the seasoned flour and fry in the hot oil.
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When the pickles float to the surface a nice golden brown, remove from the oil.
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Immediately place on paper towels and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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To assemble the sandwiches: On the bottom half of each bun, spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise, place 1 burger and top with fried pickles.
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Cover with the top of the bun.
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Serve with side of ketchup, mustard, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and dill pickles.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
