Gourmet Bbq Burger COBS Bread
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Gourmet BBQ Burger
TIME: 30 – 45 MINUTES – SERVES: 4
Ingredients
BEEF PATTIES
- 2lb ground beef, medium fat
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper
HARISSA MAYO
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 4 tsp harissa paste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper
PICKLED VEGETABLES
- 2 wide-mouth mason jars
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded thinly
- 2 sprigs dill, chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme, chopped
- 4 garlic, smashed
- Red pepper flakes
Directions
GOURMET BBQ BURGER INSTRUCTIONS
- Assemble the beef patties, harissa mayo and pickled vegetables ahead of time.
- Pre-heat the BBQ to 375°F.
- Place the patties on the grill over indirect heat, close the lid and grill for 15 minutes or until desired colour.
- Toast the Gourmet Hamburger Buns for 5 minutes or until slightly browned on the edges.
- Assemble your burger with the harissa mayo, pickled vegetables, butter lettuce and sliced watercress – enjoy!
BEEF PATTIES INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients and mix together (hand mixing is best!). Shape into 4 even balls and flatten slightly.
HARISSA MAYO INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
PICKLED VEGETABLE INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash 2 mason jars and rings in warm soapy water and rinse well.
- Set aside to dry completely. Wash, dry and cut the vegetables into desired shapes and sizes.
- Pack the cucumbers into 1 jar adding 2 garlic, dill and red pepper flakes and cabbage adding 2 garlic and thyme into the other jar and make sure there is ½ inch of space at the top in each jar.
- Pack them as tightly as you can without squishing the vegetables.
- Combine the vinegar, water, salt and sugar in a small saucepan over high heat.
- Bring to a boil stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the brine over the vegetables in each jar filling until within ½ inch from the top.
- Gently tap the jars against the counter a few times removing all air bubbles. Place the lid over the jars and screw the rings until tight.
- Let jars cool to room temperature and then place in refrigerator for at least 48 hours. The pickled vegetables can be stored up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
—By Raye Mocioiu