The Wurst Reuben Burgers Recipe

Name: The Wurst Reuben Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced; Splash water; 2 tablespoons spicy mustard; 1 pound sack sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup pickle relish; 1 1/2 pounds ground pork or ground pork and veal combined; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 deli slices Emmentaler Swiss cheese, folded to fit burgers; 4 seeded or plain burger rolls, split; 4 leaves red leaf or red romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
Splash water
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 pound sack sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup pickle relish
1 1/2 pounds ground pork or ground pork and veal combined
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 deli slices Emmentaler Swiss cheese, folded to fit burgers
4 seeded or plain burger rolls, split
4 leaves red leaf or red romaine lettuce

1
Heat medium skillet over medium heat, add the butter and when melted add the onions and cook until soft and tender, 20 minutes.
2
When done, add a splash of water and stir in the mustard.
3
Add sauerkraut to a small pot and keep warm over low heat.
4
Combine sour cream, ketchup and relish in a small bowl and reserve.
5
In a large bowl, combine the meat, spices, parsley, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Form 4 patties, thinner at middle and thicker at edges for more even cooking and to prevent burgers from bulging at the middle.
7
Heat the oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Cook patties 5 minutes on each side.
9
Melt the cheese over the patties the last 2 minutes of cooking, under foil tent.
10
To serve, pile the onions on the bun bottoms and top with a leaf of lettuce, cheese wurst burger, sauerkraut, and the sour cream sauce.
11
Cover with the tops of the buns and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced, Splash water, 2 tablespoons spicy mustard, and more.

Yes, The Wurst Reuben Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Wurst Reuben Burgers

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