England Cricket legend turned grilling champ Matthew Hoggard has created the perfect burger for this autumn - and paired with one affordable red wine it comes in at under £4 a head. The burger recipe , which can be made inside or outside depending on the weather, pairs perfectly with the Andrew Peace Masterpeace Shiraz, which can currently be bought from Tesco for just £6.50.
After retiring from cricket in 2013, Matthew turned his time to perfecting his firepit skills, having spent the last decade honing this craft and learning from the top international barbecue chefs. He now runs a cookery school and grill shop on the banks of the beautiful Rutland Water, where he teaches people the joys of fire cooking. And now he's shared the perfect burger recipe , so you can leave your family and friends impressed with your newfound skills.
The 'Ultimate Hoggy Burger' with a tangy Texan slaw For the burger 400g mince 4 rashers streaky bacon 4 slices burger cheese Burger sauce 1 onion, sliced 1 beef tomato, sliced Iceberg lettuce, chopped Gherkin, sliced Jalapeños 2 brioche burger buns For the slaw 1 small white cabbage, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 1 large gherkin, sliced 100g mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Texas seasoning or paprika, 2 tablespoons of gherkin vinegar or white wine vinegar Finely diced fresh chilli and/or hot sauce (optional) Start by preparing the slaw, mixing the carrot, cabbage, gherkin, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and seasoning.