Barbecue Burger Relish Food

BBQ BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high. Brush the grill grates with oil.
• For the coleslaw: Combine the carrot, cabbage, onion, vinegar, mayonnaise, oil and sugar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the slaw sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
• For the spice rub: Whisk together the ancho chile powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• For the burgers: Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Shape each portion with your hands into a round patty, about 3/4 inches thick. Use your thumb to make a divot in the center of each burger. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spice rub on one side of the burgers then brush with oil. Grill, spice rub-side down first, covered, until golden brown and slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
• While the burgers cook, toast the buns on the grill until lightly charred, 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
• Add 2 slices of cheese to the tops of each burger. Cover the burgers with the grill lid, large domed lid or large metal bowl and count to 10 until the cheese is melted.
• Place the burgers on the bottom buns and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce on each. Top with the sliced pickled jalapenos, some of the coleslaw and the top buns and serve immediately.

RELISH

Steps:

• Process the cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers in the food processor to create a coarse grind.
• Pour the ground veggies into a large pot and add the water and salt to the pot, stirring well to combine.
• Cover and let sit overnight or for at least 12 hours.
• The next day, drain the veggies well and return them to the pot.
• Add the vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed and sugar.
• Stir everything together very well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil for at least 1/2 hour, stirring regularly.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon or so of water and add it to the mixture.
• Stir it in well, and reduce the heat. Continue to cook the relish for another 15 minutes or so or until it thickens slightly.
• Sterilize your jars and lids according to proper canning procedures.
• Add the mixture to the jars leaving about 1/2 inch of room at the top of each jar. Add the lids.
• Process the filled jars in a pot of boiling water for at least 5 minutes (you may need a rack at the bottom of the pot to prevent the jars from sitting on the bottom of the pot where they may crack or break).
• When the jars have finished processing, remove them to a wooden board to cool completely. Any lids that have not popped down (indicating a proper seal) should be stored in the fridge and consumed within 1.5 months.
• Properly sealed jars can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

BARBECUE BEEF BURGER

Steps:

• Tip the beef mince, shallot, horseradish sauce, herbs and garlic into a bowl, and season well with salt and black pepper. Combine everything well using your hands, squeezing the mixture through your fingers repeatedly to help it bind together.
• Divide the mixture into four portions and shape each into a 3cm-thick patty. Press a small 50p-sized piece of blue cheese into the middle of each patty, if using, and pack the meat around it to enclose the cheese - this will melt during cooking.
• Put the burgers on a plate, cover and chill for at least 30 mins or overnight. Light the barbecue and wait for the coals to turn ashen. Or, heat a gas barbecue to medium.
• Lightly oil the burger patties all over and cook for 5 mins until just starting to char. Carefully flip over and cook for a further 4-5 mins (for medium) or longer if you prefer well done. Remove the burgers to a board and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving. Alternatively, fry the burgers over a medium heat for 4-5 mins on each side until cooked through (a probe thermometer should read 70C).
• Serve the burgers in the buns with lettuce, tomato slices and relish (see recipe, below), or any other accompaniments of your choice.

HAMBURGER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together. Put in covered jar in refrigerator. Will keep for a number of weeks.

BARBECUED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium heat.
• Add onions, sugar and salt. Cover and cook until the onions are wilted and juicy, but not browned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Add chili powder, garlic and red pepper. Sauté 4 minutes.
• Stir in barbecue sauce, beer, molasses, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce.
• Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate 24 hours for flavors to develop.
• Can be made up to 1 week ahead.
• To serve warm, simmer over low heat.

BARBECUED BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce to serve with burgers., In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice and reserved barbecue sauce.