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Cedar Planked Burgers
"Bobby says, "This recipe proves that cedar plank cooking is not just for salmon anymore. Cooking burgers over cedar planks creates amazing flavor, infusing every bite with smoky complexity. This is a fun and creative way to serve hamburgers at your next outdoor barbecue."..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
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4 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
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2 Walla Walla onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
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Canola oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 untreated cedar planks, each about 5 by 12 inches, soaked in water to cover for at least 2 hours (available at hardware stores)
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Canola oil
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1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80-percent lean)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup Red Wine Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows
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8 slices good-quality aged white Cheddar
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4 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted on the grill
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1 1/4 cups ketchup
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2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons molasses
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol or cayenne powder
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1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
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2 cups dry red wine, such as pinot noir
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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