How to Make Simple Irish Pub Burgerr
Pub food delivers some of the tastiest and comforting foods around! Learn how to make this simple Irish Pub Burger stacked with cheddar, caramelized onion, bacon, drenched in a barrel-aged whiskey BBQ sauce. Prepare your tastebuds for a flavor packed with the perfect mix of sweet-heat for a hearty and delicious meal!
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 1-1.5 tablespoon Angelic Devil Seasoning favorite season all
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ cup Cask Strength Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sauce (plus more for topping)
Caramelized Onions
- ½ Large Red Onion
- 2 teaspoon Butter
- ¼ -½ cup Water
Burger Toppings
- 4 slices Thick Cut Bacon sliced in half
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cup Crunchy Onions
- ½ cup Arugula
- ¼-1/2 cup Bread and Butter Pickles
- 4 Pretzel Buns
Instructions
Burger Patty Prep
- Place ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper, Angelic Devil Seasoning (or favorite season all) and Cask Strength Spicy Whisky BBQ Sauce.
- Massage and combine beef mixture until thoroughly combined being careful not to over mix. Separate the meat mixture into four equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.
- While burgers are marinating, prep additional toppings by preparing bacon according to package instructions and setting aside until further use.
Caramelized Onion
- Thinly slice onion and set aside.
- In a medium sized skillet on medium/high heat, add one teaspoon of butter.
- Saute onions until soft, translucent and browned.
- During the cooking process add water (3 tablespoon at a time) to help with the cooking process as the onions begin to stick to the pan.
- Once onions are caramelized, set aside until further use.
Cook Simple Irish Pub Burger
- In a cast iron skillet or large frying pan, place remaining butter on medium to high heat.
- Remove marinated burgers from the fridge.
- Once the pan reaches heat level, add burger balls to the pan and begin searing.
- Utilizing a spatula, flatten burger balls until round and in the shape of a burger patty.
- Sear patties for 5-7 minutes (being careful not to disturb).
- Flip patties only once and when burger patties have reached desired cooking temperature, place sliced cheddar cheese on top and remove from heat.
- Set cooked burger patties on a cooling rack or lined plate with paper towels.
Irish Pub Burger Assembly
- Beginning with the bottom of the pretzel bun, drizzle BBQ sauce on top of the bun and add arugula.
- Next, add cooked burger patty and top with two bacon slices.
- Then top with crunchy onions, additional drizzle of BBQ sauce and more arugula if desired.
- For best results serve immediately and enjoy!