Mt Warning Smoked Bacon
The Mt Warning Bacon Cheeseburger
A proper pub-style cheeseburger built around thick rashers of our naturally smoked bacon - caramelised onions, sharp cheddar and a tangy burger sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Inspired by Adapted from RecipeTin Eats' Ultimate Cheeseburger.
Method
- 1
Whisk the burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl and chill while you cook.
- 2
Heat a splash of oil and the butter in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt and cook gently for 12–15 minutes until deeply caramelised. Set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, fry the Mt Warning bacon over medium heat until crisp at the edges but still tender, about 3–4 minutes a side. Drain on paper towel.
- 4
Divide the mince into 4 loose balls - do not overwork. Heat the pan to high. Place each ball in the pan and press flat with a spatula to form a thin patty. Season generously.
- 5
Sear 2 minutes until a deep crust forms. Flip, top with cheddar, and cook another 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- 6
Toast the brioche buns cut-side down in the bacon fat for 30 seconds until golden.
- 7
Build: base bun, sauce, lettuce, tomato, patty, caramelised onion, two rashers of bacon, pickles, top bun. Serve immediately.
Cook's tips
- →Don't overwork the mince - gentle handling keeps the patty juicy.
- →Render the bacon slowly first; the rendered fat flavours everything that follows.
