THE MALT BURGER recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
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The Malt Burger Recipe

Inspired by Malt
Time45m
Serves2

MAPLE SMOKED BACON, AGED CHEDDAR, PICKLED ONION JAM, FRIED ROSEMARY, MUSTARD AIOLI, FRIES OR SALAD

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Fries or Salad Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the maple smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Patty

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into 2 patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    In the same skillet, cook the patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, adding a slice of aged cheddar on top during the last minute of cooking.

  4. 4

    Fry the Rosemary

    In a small pan, add olive oil and fry the fresh rosemary sprigs until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, spread mustard aioli (mix mustard and mayonnaise). Add the patty with cheese, crispy bacon, pickled onion jam, and fried rosemary. Top with the other half of the bun.

Fries or Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Fries

    Cut the potatoes into fries, toss with olive oil and salt. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes until crispy.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    In a bowl, toss mixed salad greens with vinaigrette dressing.

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