Description
A deliciously unique burger featuring a flavor explosion of smoky bacon and juicy pineapple, perfect for your next barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7 fat ratio)
- 4 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices smoked bacon, uncooked
- 4 fresh pineapple slices, ½ inch thick with core removed
- 4 brioche-style burger buns
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper. Don’t overwork the meat or the burgers will be tough.
- Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each) and shape into patties about 3½ inches in diameter and ½ inch thick.
- On a parchment-lined tray, lay 2 bacon slices in a criss-cross pattern (like an X). Place one burger patty in the center where the bacon crosses.
- Place a pineapple slice on top of the burger patty, then fold the bacon slices up and over, wrapping around the burger and pineapple. Secure with a toothpick through the center.
- Repeat the wrapping process with the remaining patties, pineapple slices, and bacon. Place all assembled burgers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce over the bacon using a pastry brush.
- Return to oven and bake another 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F for well-done, or adjust timing for your preferred doneness.
- Remove burgers and let rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Meanwhile, toast the burger buns if desired.
- Carefully remove toothpicks and serve on toasted buns. Add lettuce, cheese, or other toppings as desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute turkey or chicken for the beef if desired.
- Adjust the barbecue sauce to taste for sweeter or spicier variations.
- Consider adding avocado or jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg