5-Star in the Yard Burger (aka Tart Cherry and Port Wine Reduction Burger with Saga Blue and Pancett

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground chuck
• 1/2 cup ruby port
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 14oz. can fat free beef broth
• 16 allspice berries
• 16 juniper berries
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 12 oz. Saga Blue cheese
• 2 cups arugula
• 12 slices pancetta
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 6 fresh Kaiser Rolls