Gouda Burger with Quick Pickles | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ cup white wine vinegar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1½ pounds 85 percent lean ground beef (shaped into 4 patties)
• Kosher salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 ounces 1-year aged Gouda
• 4 burger buns (we like brioche)
• 8 leaves butter lettuce (for serving)
• 8 to 10 thin slices red onion (for serving)
• Ketchup (for serving)
• Dijon mustard (for serving)