Smokehouse Carnival BBQ Burger

Allergens

Wheat (in burger buns), Eggs (in coleslaw, if using mayonnaise), Milk (in Monterey Jack cheese)

Ingredients

• 1. 4 oz smoked bacon strips 2. 4 burger buns 3. 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese 4. 4 tablespoons Smokehouse BBQ sauce (see recipe below) 5. 4 beef patties, cooked to your liking 6. 1 cup coleslaw 7. 1 tablespoon butter, softened 8. 2 leaves lettuce 9. 4 pickles Smokehouse BBQ Sauce: 1. 1/2 cup ketchup 2. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3. 1/4 cup brown sugar 4. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 5. 1 teaspoon paprika 6. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 7. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 8. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 9. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Smokehouse BBQ sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or griddle, cook bacon strips until crisp and set aside.
3. Spread softened butter on the cut sides of burger buns and toast them on a grill or in a pan over medium heat until golden brown.
4. Assemble burgers: Place beef patties on bottom bun halves, top with 2 strips of crispy bacon, followed by a slice of Monterey Jack cheese.
5. Spread 2 tablespoons of Smokehouse BBQ sauce on the inside of each toasted bun half and place on top of patties.
6. Pile coleslaw on the bottom half of the bun, followed by a pickle.
7. Top with lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The Smokehouse Carnival BBQ Burger is all about bold flavors and a perfect balance of textures - from the crunchy coleslaw to the juicy burger and crispy bacon.

Notes

The Smokehouse Carnival BBQ Burger is a playful twist on a classic BBQ burger recipe, elevating it with smoked bacon, tangy coleslaw, and zesty Smokehouse BBQ sauce.