Dixie Beef Burgers With Chowchow Spread

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   Prepare onion rings according to package directions; keep warm on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan at 200u00b0 up to 20 minutes.

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   Stir together tomatoes, honey, cider vinegar, 1/4 cup onion, and 1/4 tsp. salt.

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   Preheat grill to 350u00b0 to 400u00b0 (medium-high) heat. Gently combine beef, pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup onion and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until blended, using hands. Shape mixture into 4 (4-inch-wide, 3/4-inch-thick) patties.

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   Grill, covered with grill lid, over 350u00b0 to 400u00b0 (medium-high) heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Grill ham slices 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until lightly crisp. Grill buns, cut sides down, 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.

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   Layer each of 4 bun halves with lettuce, burger, Chowchow or Banana Pepper Spread, grilled ham slices, and an onion ring. Spoon tomato mixture into centers of each onion ring. Top with remaining bun halves. Serve with remaining onion rings.

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   Note: For testing purposes only, we used Alexia Onion Rings with panko coating.

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   Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.