Backyard BBQ: The Ultimate Burger Build-Off

Backyard BBQ: The Ultimate Burger Bash

With the summer sun on fire, the smell of a backyard barbecue party can’t be contained. As the blue smoke billows over the green grass, the ultimate burger competition kicks off with a bang. Friends sit around the charcoal fire, spatulas and brushes in hand become their musical instruments, and each burger is their note, intertwined into a delicious melody.

Prepare the ingredients:

• Beef steak 500g, hand pressed into burger patties
• Fresh bagel 6 pcs.
• 6 slices of cheddar cheese
• 3 fresh tomatoes, sliced
• 6 lettuce leaves
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• Smoked bacon 6 slices
• Homemade barbecue sauce
• Salt and black pepper to taste

BBQ Steps:

1. Preheat charcoal: spread the charcoal evenly under the grill, light it and wait for the charcoal to burn until the outside is charred and the inside is tender, with moderate heat.
2. Patty Seasoning: Season the beef steaks with a good amount of salt and black pepper and press by hand to form thick hamburger patties.
3. Buns Grilled: Halve the buns and place them on the edge of the grill and gently grill until the tops are lightly golden brown.
4. Burger Patty Grilling: Place seasoned burger patties on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, adjusting doneness to your preference.
5. Bacon Slices Grilled: place smoked bacon slices next to burger patties and grill until golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides.
6. Stacking toppings: place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the grilled burger patty and allow the heat to melt it.
7. ASSEMBLE BURGERS: Spread lettuce leaves on the bottom of the toasted buns, then top with the marinated burger patties, followed by grilled bacon, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and shredded red onion in that order.
8. FINAL SAUCE: Spread the other half of the bun with homemade BBQ sauce and cover the burger.
9. PERFECT PRESENTATION: Place the assembled burgers back on the grill and heat them slightly over a low flame to make the whole burger even more aromatic and hot.

Burger Competition Tip:

• Do not flip burger patties repeatedly to keep the juices fresh.
• When grilling the bagels, pay attention to the heat to avoid burning.
• Add different seasonings such as honey, mustard, etc. to add flavour to your homemade barbecue sauce.

Backyard BBQ: The Ultimate Burger Competition

There’s no better way to get people excited about summer grilling than to host a burger competition in your own backyard. With enthusiastic friends, fresh ingredients, and an obsessive pursuit of flavour, this day is destined to be filled with laughter and smoky aromas, leaving unforgettable memories.

The big show of hands and preparation of ingredients:

The star of the day is the burger, and each participant will demonstrate their unique take on the burger. Our ingredients include:

• Premium beef, hand-seasoned patties
• Freshly baked bagels
• A wide variety of cheeses, including cheddar and blue cheese.
• Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce and onions
• A variety of homemade sauces, including classic barbecue sauce and bold chilli sauce
• Assorted toppings such as smoked bacon, pickles and fried onion rings

BBQ Showmanship, competition begins:

1. Fire Control: Bring the coals to a medium temperature to ensure even grilling and avoid burning on the outside and burning on the inside.
2. Meatloaf Making: Divide the seasoned beef into equal portions and gently press them into the shape of a meatloaf, being careful not to press them too firmly to keep the meat juices.
3. Bread toasting: Cut the bagels and gently place them on the edge of the grill, allowing them to slowly become crispy from the aroma of the charcoal.
4. Burger Flip: place the patties on the grill grid and grill on each side until beautiful grill marks appear, taking care to keep the juices in.
5. Sauce Spread: spread a layer of sauce of your choice on the inside of the bun, either traditional ketchup or homemade BBQ sauce.
6. Perfect Layering: Top the toasted bread with lettuce leaves, then the grilled beef patty, followed by slices of cheese, the heat will melt the cheese naturally.
7. Enriching Layers: then add other toppings such as sliced tomatoes, smoked bacon, shredded onions, or even some personalised options like fried onion rings or pickles.
8. Finishing touches: Cover the other half of the bun with the sauce and you have a complete burger.

Compare tips and share the fun:

• Creativity is the key to winning, and everyone can try to incorporate their own ideas into the burger, whether it’s a combination of toppings or a sauce.