Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Kentucky Beer Cheese Burger
Kentucky Beer Cheese Burger
FOR THE SAUCE
1-1/2 Tbsp. cracked red pepper
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cups apple cider vinegar
FOR THE BURGERS
2 lb ground beef (70/30 meat-fat ratio) approx. 1/2 lb. per burger
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 Kaiser rolls (or your favorite bun) split in half
Lettuce
Mayonnaise
FOR THE BEER CHEESE
4 Tbsp. Kentucky Beer Cheese HOT - I recommend Kentucky Beer Cheese brand. If not available, you can make your own with these ingredients:
1 lb extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
7 oz. beer, flattened
2 clove minced garlic
Tabasco sauce to taste
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
FOR THE SAUCE: Mix all above ingredients together in a pint jar and shake, make it first and let it sit while the grill heats up or even better let it sit overnight. Transfer to a squeeze bottle when done. Shake vigorously again before use.
FOR THE BEER CHEESE: Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Let sit overnight to blend flavors; can be used immediately if you are in a time pinch.
FOR THE BURGERS: Prepare charcoal grill to medium-hot and place grill 6 inches above the coals. Divide ground beef into four equal parts and form into patties. Put a deep thumb print into the center of the patties to keep the burger flat while cooking. Salt and pepper both sides to taste. When grill is ready, place patties on the grill and squirt a generous amount (1⁄4 cup) of the sauce on the top each burger patty and cover grill.
Cook for six to eight minutes and flip the patties (all grills cook at different temperature). Squirt another generous amount of the sauce on the top of the burger patty.
Put the buns on the grill to toast and cover the grill and remove buns when toasted.
Cook the patties for another six to eight minutes (internal temperature of 160 °F) and remove the patties from the grill.
While the burger is hot spread 1-2 tablespoons of Kentucky beer cheese on top and let the burger rest for 5-10 minutes. Place the burger on the bun, top with condiments, lettuce and enjoy!
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