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
Waffle Fries
Method
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 1
Make the BBQ Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
Burger Preparation
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- 3
Form and Cook the Burger
In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into a patty. In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the burger patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place the cheddar slices on top of the patty to melt.
- 4
Assemble the Burger
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the brioche bun. Place the lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheddar, bacon slices, onion rings, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
Waffle Fries Preparation
- 5
Cook the Waffle Fries
Prepare the waffle fries according to the package instructions, usually by baking or frying until crispy. Season with salt to taste.
