The Cherry Best Burger! - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 3/4 Cup dried, pitted cherries
• 1/2 Teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt and pepper (each burger)
• 1 Cup of ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce (from a 12 ounce can of chipotle peppers)
• 1/3 Cup plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1/4 Cup Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 Teaspoon granulated onion powder
• 1 Teaspoon sea salt
• 1 Teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 Large shallots, sliced into thin rings
• 1 Teaspoon reserved bacon grease
• 3 Tablespoons salted butter
• 3 Tablespoons Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon (reserved from soaked cherries)
• 6 Brioche hamburger buns, sliced horizontally
• 1 1/2 Cups extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 Slices bacon, each slice halved
• 1 Large bunch watercress, rinsed and dried