Bacon Habanero Smokehouse Burgers
- BBQ Type: Grill
- Fuel: Charcoal
- Preparation Time: 15 min
- Cooking Time: 45 min to 1 h
- Total Time: 1 h
- 6 portions
Ingredients
Burgers
- 6 BUBBA USDA Angus beef burgers
- 6 Slices of American cheese
- 6 to 12 Bacon strips
- Thin slices of ripe tomatoes
- Thin slices of red onions
- Boston lettuce leaves
- 6 Burger buns
Habanero Barbecue Sauce
- ¼ cup - Butter
- ½ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp - El Yucateco Black Label
- 1 cup - Ketchup
- 2 tbsp - Hot mustard
- ¼ cup - White vinegar
- 2 tsp - Garlic powder
- 1 tsp - Onion powder
- 1 tsp - Salt
- ½ tsp - Black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat your grill for a two zone cooking – distribute hot coals over half of the grilling area and leave the other empty;
- Place the bacon strips opposed to hot coals for indirect cooking and close the lid; Cook for aout 30 minutes at 300°F;
- Make the sauce: combine all Habanero Barbecue Sauce ingredients in a skillet and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes;
- Remove the fully cooked bacon from your grill and place the burger patties over direct heat; Grill 4 to 6 minutes per side;
- Once the burgers are done, brush them with the habanero barbecue sauce on both side and place a slice on American cheese on top; Grill for another 15 to 30 seconds for the sauce to caramelize and the cheese to start melting;
- Assemble your burgers in lightly grilled burger buns with some more habanero barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a grilled burger patty; Enjoy.