Lean and Mean Ostrich Burgers with Grilled Bread and Butter Pickles

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Olive or vegetable oil, for grilling

2 pounds ground ostrich meat 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 large sandwich-size whole-grain or whole-wheat English muffins, split

1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

1/4 cup whiskey-flavored whole-grain Dijon mustard (or your favorite Dijon)

4 slices beefsteak tomato

4 leaves butter lettuce

Grilled Bread and Butter Pickles, for serving, recipe follows

Grilled Bread and Butter Pickles:

3 pickling cucumbers, halved lengthwise

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon pickling spices

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Pinch red chili flakes

1 large clove garlic, smashed