Hickory Recipe
bbq sauce, cheddar, bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, brioche bun, waffle fries
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Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce
Burger Assembly
Method
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 1
Make the BBQ Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce: ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and liquid smoke.
- 2
Simmer the Sauce
Stir the ingredients together and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Burger Assembly
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove and let them drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare the Waffle Fries
Cook the waffle fries according to package instructions. Typically, this involves either baking or frying until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
Toast the brioche buns lightly on a skillet or grill. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, a slice of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, onion rings, pickles, and a generous amount of BBQ sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
