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  1. Spicy mayonnaise:

  2. 3/4 cup mayonnaise

  3. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  4. 1 teaspoon Cajun or creole seasoning blend

  5. 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  6. Burgers:

  7. 1/2 pound andouille sausage , cut into scant 1/4-inch cubes

  8. 3/4 cup pecans , toasted , chopped

  9. 1 teaspoon salt

  10. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  11. 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck or ground beef (20 percent fat)

  12. caramelized onions:

  13. 1 1/2 pounds onions , thinly sliced

  14. 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing grill rack

  15. 3 garlic cloves , minced

  16. 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar

  17. 6 large hamburger buns , split

  18. 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese

  19. **

  20. Optional:

  21. 12 pickled okra pods, halved lengthwise*

  22. 3 cups watercress tops

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. For mayonnaise:

  2. Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.

  3. Mayo Note: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. **

  4. For burgers:

  5. Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add beef; blend gently. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer patties to small baking sheet.

  6. Burger Note: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. **

  7. For caramelized onions:

  8. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss onions and next 3 ingredients in large skillet. Place skillet on grill; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Remove from grill; season with salt and pepper.

  9. Onion Note: Can cook on stovetop in a heavy lightly-oiled saute pan over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until caramelized. Season as directed above. **

  10. Brush grill rack with olive oil. Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to work surface.

  11. Grill burgers until brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over; sprinkle with cheese. Grill until burgers are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium.

  12. Place some onions, then burger, on each bun bottom. Top each with okra and watercress (optional). Spread mayonnaise on cut side of bun tops; place on burgers. Serve with remaining mayonnaise.

  13. **Shopping tip: Look for pickled okra where the pickles and relishes are displayed.

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