The Essex Burger With Hand-cut Fries Recipe
La Frieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend | Grilled Slab Bacon Gruyere | Caramelized Onions | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Hand-Cut Fries
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the grilled slab bacon over medium heat until crispy. Set aside.
- 3
Melt the Cheese
During the last minute of cooking the burger patties, place a slice of Gruyere cheese on top of each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- 4
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each pretzel bun, spread the Dijon aioli. Add the burger patty with melted cheese, top with grilled bacon, and a generous amount of caramelized onions. Close with the top half of the pretzel bun.
Fries Preparation
- 5
Cut the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thick strips to form fries.
- 6
Heat the Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Potatoes
Fry the potato strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Season the Fries
Sprinkle the hot fries with salt to taste before serving.