Best 2 Smokehouse Burger Quesadillas Recipes

CRUNCHY BURGER QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Gently shape beef into 4 balls, shaping just enough to keep together (do not compact). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches, add beef. With a heavy metal spatula, flatten to 1/4- to 1/2-in. thickness. Cook until edges start to brown, about 1-1/2 minutes. Turn burgers; cook until well browned and a thermometer reads at least 160°, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining beef. Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean., Combine mayonnaise and salsa; reserve half for serving. Spread remaining mixture over tortillas. On the center of each tortilla, place 1 slice cheese, 1 burger and 1 tostada shell. Fold sides of tortilla over burger; fold top and bottom to close, pleating as you go., In batches, place wraps in skillet, seam side down. Cook on medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with remaining sauce.

SMOKEHOUSE BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high; wait until grill reaches 400 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the patties on both sides with the salt and pepper. (We suggest aggressively, as most will sweat off the patties during cooking.)
• Cook the patties for 5 minutes, then flip.
• Place Pork Belly on grill. Brush the butter on the brioche buns and place on grill. Toast until it reaches the desired color (we like it a little darker for more of a char taste).
• Flip pork belly after 2 minutes, then place Cheddar on the patties to melt.
• Remove brioche buns from grill and spread Whiskey Aioli on all inside bun areas.
• Place patties on bun bottoms, then top with tomatoes and the bun tops. Let rest for 4 minutes, then devour.
• Preheat a smoker to 240 degrees F.
• Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl until well combined, then reserve.
• Score the pork belly on the fat side with a sharp knife 1/2-inch apart, being careful to not cut into the meat. Turn the meat 90 degrees and repeat, forming a crosshatch pattern. Cut belly into five 3- to 4-inch-wide pieces.
• Rub all sides of the pork belly with the reserved rub.
• Place in smoker and cook for 3 hours. Remove from smoker and place in a pan to collect fat.
• Starting from cold, reduce whiskey by half in a saute pan over medium heat. (Be very careful, as it can catch fire. Do not attempt to blow out if this occurs. Remove from heat and cover with a metal lid to extinguish the fire.)
• Pour reduction in a bowl and place in refrigerator to cool, 10 minutes.
• Place mayonnaise, lime juice, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add whiskey reduction to bowl and mix.
• Place aioli back into refrigerator until needed.