INGREDIENTS
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For the Beer-B-Q Sauce:
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1/2 tablespoon canola oil
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2 slices bacon, finely chopped
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, preferably Lea & Perrins
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, preferably Bragg
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2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
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1 cup lager or pale ale
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1 cup organic ketchup, such as Heinz
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1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
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For the Burgers:
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2 1/4 pounds ground turkey
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3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
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3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
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Salt and pepper
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2 teaspoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Sliced extra-sharp white cheddar
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6 sandwich-size pretzel rolls
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Kosher or other coarse salt, for sprinkling
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Dill pickle slices, such as Vlasic Stackers
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1 romaine heart, chopped
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Thinly sliced red onion
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Sliced beefsteak tomato