Smoky Bacon Bliss Burger

Indulge in the ultimate BBQ bacon pretzel burger featuring a juicy patty smothered in a smoky BBQ sauce, topped with crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and served on a soft pretzel bun. The perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, complemented by the fruity notes of a Zinfandel wine.
ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 4 soft pretzel burger buns
- 8 slices of crispy bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 1 red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil, for grilling
steps
- 1.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2.
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3.
Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- 4.
In the last minute of grilling, slather each patty with BBQ sauce and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top.
- 5.
Toast the pretzel buns on the grill until slightly crispy.
- 6.
Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, followed by 2 slices of bacon, sliced pickles, and red onion.
- 7.
Serve alongside a glass of fruity Zinfandel for a perfect pairing.