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Crispy Onion BBQ Burger

Keyword Beef, Burger, Piedmontese, Smash burgers, Spiceology
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Mark & Fey

Ingredients

For the homemade BBQ sauce

  • 11/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt Pepper + Three Chile spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the burgers

  • 8 burger patties we like the ones from Certified Piedmontese
  • Kosher salt. for seasoning
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 burger buns

Instructions

  • For the BBQ sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes then remove to cool. Season the burger patties with salt. Heat a large skillet
  • Lightly oil the pan and place the burgers on the pan. Once juices start to pool at the bottom of the burger use a smash burger press or large metal spatula to smash the burger until it is SUPER THIN! Add the onions.
  • Once you see juices pooling on the meat flip the burger. Add the cheese and place a bottom bun on two of the four patties. As soon as the cheese is melted pull them off.
  • Flip the bottoms over and add the other burger to make two doubles. Top with more BBQ sauce and shredded lettuce.