Bison Burgers - BarbecueBible.com

Ingredients

• 2 strips bacon (2 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slivers
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3 whole shallots)
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest (optional)
• 1 cup port or red wine
• 1-1/2 pounds ground bison, venison or other game
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• 4 brioche rolls or hamburger buns
• Boston or romaine lettuce leaves