Description
Delicious pineapple bacon burger buns that combine smoky bacon, juicy beef patties, and fresh pineapple for a unique and tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams lean ground beef (93% lean, 7% fat)
- 2 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce (mixed into beef)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices smoked bacon, uncooked
- 4 slices fresh pineapple, 1.25 cm thick, core removed
- 2 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce (for brushing bacon)
- 4 brioche-style burger buns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminium foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a patty approximately 9 cm in diameter and 1.25 cm thick.
- On a tray lined with parchment or a clean board, arrange 2 bacon slices in a cross. Place 1 beef patty at the centre, top with a pineapple slice, and fold bacon ends over to wrap. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat for all servings.
- Arrange assembled patties on prepared baking rack. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove tray from oven. Brush exposed bacon with remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Return to oven and cook an additional 10–15 minutes, until bacon is crisp and internal temperature reaches 71°C for well-done.
- While burgers are finishing, toast burger buns as desired.
- Let burgers rest 5 minutes on the tray. Serve each wrapped patty on a toasted bun. Add lettuce or preferred toppings if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your oven and desired crispiness of the bacon.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like cheese or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg