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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Milos Silj
[email protected]These burgers were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Jenterri More
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barbecue sauce, but these burgers were still really good. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cheese and bacon were the perfect toppings.
Jeff Domenick
[email protected]These burgers are the perfect summer cookout food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Zethembe Bhengu
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the barbecue sauce gives to these burgers. They're always a hit at parties.
Mariam Saibu
[email protected]This is my go-to burger recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Shafim Islam
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The burgers are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Sbahle Ngwenya
[email protected]These burgers were so good! I used a blend of ground chuck and ground sirloin, and they were cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious.
Qusai Barghouthi
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The burgers were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Babygirl Chatlotte
[email protected]I love this recipe! The burgers are always juicy and flavorful.
faizan tufail
[email protected]This burger was a hit at my last cookout! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the burger patty was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.