Smoke & Spice Burger

 

1 lb ground chuck (80/20)

2 tbsp Smoke & Spice mix 

 

4 brioche buns 

2 tbsp olive oil

1 beefsteak tomato 

1 red onion 

1 head bibb lettuce

4 slices provolone cheese 

 

SANDWICH PICKLES 

1 large cucumber

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup water 

1 tbsp Homemade Pickling Spice 

2 tbsp white sugar 

1 tbsp kosher salt 

3 cloves of garlic (crushed)

 

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce 

 

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• Cut cucumber in half crosswise, then into thin slices lengthwise - set aside in glass jar. Combine vinegars, water, salt, sugar, spice mix and crushed garlic in small sauce pot. Bring to boil and pour over cucumbers. Once cooled - set aside in fridge overnight

 

• Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions and coat both sides with Smoke & Spice mix - set aside 

 

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce and set aside for assembly 

 

• Brush brioche buns with olive oil and lightly toast on grill or cast iron skillet 

 

• Thinly slice red onion and tomato, and tear bibb lettuce 

 

• Over medium heat, sear burgers on grill or in cast iron skillet for 4 minutes. Let crust form on outside with spice mix, flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Add cheese slice on each burger, cover with lid and let steam for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Turn off heat and set aside to rest

 

• Spread chipotle mayo on both sides of buns, place burger and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and your homemade pickles