BLACK ANGUS CHEDDAR BURGER WITH MAPLE-PEPPERED BACON, GRILLED APPLE ‘N CARAMELIZED ONIONS - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground black angus chuck
• 4 tablespoons bottled cream style horseradish
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Lea Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 strips smoked applewood bacon
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 6 grinds (or to taste) of black peppercorns from hand-held grinder
• 2 tablespoons Colavita Natural Garlic Oil Blend
• 4 cups thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 large apple rings-sliced 1/3-inch thick (from center of 2 cored tart apples)
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 6 thin slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 large cheddar cheese rolls
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise