THE BARBECUE BURGER
Here's a way to infuse the evocative spice and smoke flavors of true barbecue into a conventional fast-cooking burger. It uses a smoke-scented barbecue rub. I call it The Barbecue Burger; you might call it smoky nirvana.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Summer Grill/Barbecue Hamburger Bacon Dinner Beef Ground Beef
Yield Makes 4 huge burgers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Form the ground beef into 4 patties, each about 3 1/2 inches across and 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight depression in the center. (Burgers rise more in the center than on the periphery, so the slight indentation helps give you an even thickness.) Generously season the burgers on both sides with the Kansas City Sweet and Smoky Rub and let marinate in the refrigerator while you light your grill.
- Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Lightly brush the romaine lettuce leaves on both sides with olive oil (you'll need about 1 tablespoon.) Brush the insides of the onion rolls with the remaining oil.
- Arrange the bacon strips on the grill grate and grill until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Move them as needed to dodge any flare-ups.)
- Grill the hamburgers until cooked to taste, about 4 minutes per side for medium (160°F on an instant-read thermometer.)
- Grill the lettuce leaves over the hot fire until lightly browned, 30 seconds per side. Toast the onion rolls, cut side down, over the hot fire, 1 to 2 minutes.
- To assemble, place a grilled romaine leaf on the bottom half of each onion roll. Top with a burger, then barbecue sauce, then a tomato slice, bacon, and more barbecue sauce. Top with the other onion roll half.
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Mukesh Shahi
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Naeemah Rahumat
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers turned out dry and tough.
REDOYAN HASAN RoNi
[email protected]These burgers are so juicy and flavorful. I could eat them every day.
BaGhii Chokroo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barbecue sauce, but I loved these burgers. The sauce was tangy and sweet, but not overpowering.
Balaj Khan
[email protected]This is my go-to burger recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Craig Huizenga
[email protected]I've made this recipe for my friends and family several times and they always rave about it.
Baran Bawan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon are all perfect together.
Mujeeb Rathore
[email protected]These burgers are perfect for a summer cookout.
Ram Bohar
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make these burgers without any problems. They turned out great!
Tomasz Thanh
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of burgers, but this recipe changed my mind.
Md mizanur Rohman Mizan
[email protected]I had some trouble finding barbecue sauce that I liked, but once I did, these burgers were delicious.
md asadullah
[email protected]These burgers were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Aashik Humagain
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make these burgers in under 30 minutes.
L I Z A N A
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the barbecue sauce was tangy and sweet.
dhabeji king
[email protected]I've made this burger recipe several times and it never disappoints. The smoky flavor from the barbecue sauce is incredible.
Adeeb Ashiq
[email protected]This burger was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the meat was cooked to perfection.