Sweet Tart Mini Burgers
Photo by: Josh Power Photography/National Hamburger Festival
Grape jam and chili sauce add an unconventional sweetness countered by tangy blue cheese. Judges at the 2010 National Hamburger Festival in Akron, Ohio, loved the unusual combo so much, they awarded creator Tracy Watson second prize. First place went to the Bronco Buster Burger, and third prize went to the 1800 Taco Burger.Discover more great food festivals here.
ingredients:
1 lb ground round
2 oz blue cheese
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp Stubbs spice rub
¼ cup Hunt's chili sauce
2 Tbsp Smucker's grape jam
2 Tbsp melted butter
3 Kings Hawaiian mini buns
Romaine lettuce
1 tomato, sliced
2 oz blue cheese
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp Stubbs spice rub
¼ cup Hunt's chili sauce
2 Tbsp Smucker's grape jam
2 Tbsp melted butter
3 Kings Hawaiian mini buns
Romaine lettuce
1 tomato, sliced
directions:
1. Mix meat, cheese, salt, pepper, and spice rub. Form into 1/8-lb patties. Cook 6 minutes per side.
2. In a saucepan, simmer Hunt's chili sauce and grape jam for topping. Butter bun; grill to slightly brown.
3. Garnish burger with sauce, lettuce, and a slice of tomato.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 8.
