Long Island Wine Country Sliders - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, etc…(I use a local L.I. yellow onion, of course) halved and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, plus more for spreading on buns
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (domestic is fine)
• Juice of 1 lemon, divided
• Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 6 slices center cut, thick sliced bacon
• 1 pound ground beef brisket or chuck (80 – 85% lean is ideal)
• 2 cups clover or alfalfa sprouts
• 6 split, 3-inch diameter brioche buns