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      Title: Barcelona Burger with Serrano Ham, Manchego & Quince BBQ Sauce
 Categories: Beef, Pork, Fruits, Chilies, Cheese
      Yield: 6 Servings

MMMMM----------------------QUINCE BBQ SAUCE---------------------------
    1/2 c  Water
  8 1/2 oz Jar quince paste (240 g)
    1/2 ts Red pepper flakes
    1/3 c  Sherry vinegar
    1/2 c  Ketchup

MMMMM------------------------OLIVE SALAD-----------------------------
      7 oz Jar Manzanilla green pimento
           - stuffed olives (200 g);
           - drained, coarse chopped
    1/2 c  Celery; diced
    1/4 c  Red onion; diced
      1 cl Garlic; minced
      2 tb Taroni Estate olive oil

MMMMM--------------------------BURGERS-------------------------------
      2 lb Ground chuck (80/20)
      2 ts Coarse salt
      1 ts Fresh ground black pepper
           Oil; for grill rack
      6 sl Jamon Serrano; thin
      6    Round French bread-style
           - rolls; split (buns)
    1/3 lb Manchego Curado cheese
           - (151 g); shaved in thin
           - strips

  Preheat grill for high heat cooking.

  In a small saucepan, positioned over high heat grill, combine the
  water, quince paste, and red pepper flakes. Break up the quince
  paste with a spoon or whisk until mixture is smooth. Add the sherry
  vinegar and ketchup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring
  constantly for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the olives, celery, red onion,
  garlic, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly and reserve.

  In a large mixing bowl, lightly combine the ground chuck, salt, and
  pepper. Form ground chuck mixture into 6 patties.

  Lightly oil the grill rack. Arrange the patties over high grill
  heat and cook until desired doneness, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.

  Arrange 1 slice of ham over each burger.

  Arrange buns on grill rack and toast lightly.

  Assembly:

  Spread a thick layer of the quince sauce on the toasted side of
  each roll. Top each bottom with a grilled burger. Arrange shaved
  Manchego over the ham on the burger and top with a generous
  spoonful of olive salad. Add top of roll.

  Serve immediately.

  Recipe FROM: http://www.hotpaella.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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