Black Eyed Pea & Country Ham "Sunday Dinner" Burgers - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 ¼-inch thick cut slice of country ham
• 2 Cans Black Eyed Peas (approx. 14-15 ounces), rinsed and drained well and dried
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 slices from large ripe red heirloom tomato
• 6 slices ¼” thick smoked gouda cheese, cut to fit burger
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup whole cranberry sauce, homemade or from can