Jul 09 2026
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Burger With Capicola Shoulder Bacon Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time50m
Serves2

A burger featuring 72-hour brined capicola shoulder bacon, creamy cremoso cheese, shredded lettuce, garlic pickles, and jalapeño aïoli on a brioche milk bun, served with frites.

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Ingredients

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For the Burger

For the Frites

Method

For the Burger

  1. 1

    Prepare the Capicola

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the capicola slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Burger Patties

    Form the ground beef into two patties, season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Top each patty with a slice of cremosso cheese during the last minute of cooking to melt.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of the brioche bun, layer the shredded lettuce, the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, capicola, garlic pickles, and jalapeño aïoli. Top with the other half of the bun.

For the Frites

  1. 4

    Prepare the Frites

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the potatoes into thin strips. Toss the potato strips in a bowl with olive oil and salt.

  2. 5

    Bake the Frites

    Spread the potato strips on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

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