BBQ Smokehouse Lunch: Southern Charm Bourbon Burger

BBQ Smokehouse Lunch: Southern Charm Bourbon Burger

Discover the perfect BBQ Smokehouse Lunch recipe with our Southern Charm Bourbon Burger. This mouthwatering cheeseburger is smoked to perfection and slathered in tangy bourbon BBQ sauce.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 12 mins | Total: 27 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: American, BBQ

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 slices of cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
  • 4 brioche buns, split
  • 4 leaves of lettuce
  • 4 slices of ripe tomato
  • 4 dill pickle chips
  • 1/2 cup bourbon BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the BBQ Smokehouse Lunch by starting with a well seasoned smoker or grill, set at medium heat.
  2. Form the ground beef into four equal patties and season them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Place the patties onto the preheated smoker or grill and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese to each patty.
  4. Toast the brioche buns on the smoker or grill until golden brown.
  5. Remove the cooked patties from the heat and brush them generously with bourbon BBQ sauce.
  6. Assemble the burgers by placing a cooked and sauced patty onto each bun, followed by lettuce, tomato, and dill pickle chips.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

Don't overcook the patties - aim for medium doneness to keep them juicy and flavorful.

Notes

Make sure to cook the patties until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the classic American BBQ experience, with a creative twist of adding bourbon to the BBQ sauce.