Country Pork and Peppercorn Burgers

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1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

2 pounds ground pork

3 cloves garlic, grated or minced

1 teaspoon ground thyme

Salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Thick cut white bread, lightly toasted or brioche rolls the size of burger buns split and lightly toasted

8 leaves red or green leaf lettuce

8 baby gherkin pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise

2 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings

1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

1/4 cup grainy mustard