Southern Green Tomato Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups Mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Ancho chile powder
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 1/4 pounds chuck (80/20)
• 1/3 cup Bad Boy BBQ sauce (from above)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 6 quality slices Green tomato, 1/2 inch slices (use large green tomatoes)
• 1 cup Italian Style Bread crumbs, such as Progresso
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• Peanut oil for frying, about 4 cups, for frying the tomatoes and shoestring fries.
• 2 large Russet Potatoes, peeled, 1/8 inch thick slices, cut each slice into 1/8 inch long strips (use a mandoline)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning the fries)
• Colavita Extra Virgin Olive oil, for brushing the grill rack and buns.
• 6 slices of Sharp Cheddar Cheese, each 1/4 inch thick
• 6 Brioche buns, split