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Big Dill Burger Recipe

Name: The Preserve at 405s Big Dill Burger Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tbs vegetable oil; 2 each burger buns (sesame or brioche); 1 tbs butter (softened); 2 each American cheese slices; 8 each dill pickle slices (thick-cut); 4 each smoked bacon strips; 0.25 each red onion (thinly sliced); 2 each lettuce leaves (optional); 0.5 cups mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbs sweet pickle relish; 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 tsp apple cider vinegar; 0.5 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet); 1 tsp hot sauce (optional); 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Inspired by The Preserve at 405

Time35m

Serves2

American cheese, dill pickles, smoked bacon, Russian dressing.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

1 tbs Tuscany sunflower oil

Buns & Cheese

2 each burger buns (sesame or brioche)

1 tbs butter (softened)

2 each American cheese slices

Toppings

8 each dill pickle slices (thick-cut)

4 each smoked bacon strips

1/4 each red onion (thinly sliced)

2 each lettuce leaves (optional)

Russian Dressing

1/2 cups Mayonnaise

2 tbs Ketchup

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbs sweet pickle relish

1/2 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 tsp Apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

Russian Dressing

Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, paprika, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the other components (at least 10 minutes) so flavors meld.

Bacon

Cook bacon

Place the smoked bacon strips in a cold skillet in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Keep warm or reheat briefly before assembling.

Burger Patties

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently form each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick and slightly wider than your buns (they will shrink while cooking). Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cook patties

Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add patties and cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a good crust forms. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 30–45 seconds of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese.

Buns & Assembly

Toast buns

While patties rest, spread softened butter on cut sides of the buns. Toast them face-down in a clean skillet or on a griddle over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 1–2 minutes.

Assemble burgers

Spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of Russian dressing on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place lettuce (if using) on the dressed bottom bun, then the cheeseburger patty. Top the patty with two smoked bacon strips (fold if needed), 4 dill pickle slices, and a few thin red onion slices. Spoon a little extra dressing on the top bun, then place it over the toppings. Serve immediately.