I learned from my husband, Vincent, who’s Australian, that in his home country a thick slice of pickled beet is extremely popular as a burger topping. I was skeptical, particularly with veggie burgers, worried they might be too sweet, but when sliced thin and pickled in something bracing rather than overly sweet, they add a lot of distinction to a burger or sandwich. When sandwiching on burger buns, arrange them underneath the burger. They’re easier to cut through with your
