BBQ Burger
2 servings
20 minutes
BBQ burger is a true embodiment of American cuisine designed for lovers of rich, smoky flavors. Its history traces back to barbecue traditions where meat was grilled with sauces enhancing its spiciness. In this recipe, a tender patty infused with paprika aroma pairs with caramelized bacon, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy salad. The slightly toasted bun absorbs the rich barbecue sauce, adding depth and balance to each bite. Cheddar melts gently over the hot meat, binding the components together. The BBQ burger is perfect for street parties, picnics, and friendly gatherings, offering an atmosphere of authentic American barbecue. This burger is not just food but a celebration of flavor that unites traditions and modern gastronomic pleasures.
1
Take the cutlet out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes; slice the cucumber into strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Burger patty: 2 pieces
- Cucumbers: 50 g
2
Fry the bacon on high heat for 30 seconds on each side, transfer to a paper towel; cut the bacon in half.
- Raw-smoked pork belly (bacon): 50 g
3
Brush the cut sides of the buns with olive oil and grill in a skillet over high heat for 30 seconds until black stripes appear, gently pressing the center of the bun with your hand.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
4
Set aside half of the frisée salad, tear the remaining salad by hand, place it in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and mix.
- Frisee: 60 g
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Lemon: 0.3 piece
5
Brush the patties with olive oil, salt them, sprinkle with paprika, and fry on one side in a hot grill pan for 1 minute; flip, pepper, cover the patty with a slice of cheddar cheese, and fry for another minute.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Burger patty: 2 pieces
- Paprika: 1 g
- Cheddar cheese: 80 g
6
Spread the buns with barbecue sauce; place the cheese patty on the bottom bun, then add bacon, cucumbers, and frisée lettuce on top.
- Barbecue sauce: 50 g
- Frisee: 60 g
- Cucumbers: 50 g
- Hamburger bun: 2 pieces
7
Cover with the top bun and serve with salad.