Pineapple Bacon Burger (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy beef patties wrapped in bacon with sweet pineapple and smoky BBQ, baked to perfection.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Burger Patties
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1 pound lean ground beef (93/7 fat ratio)
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4 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce, divided
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings & Wrapping
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8 slices smoked bacon, uncooked
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4 fresh pineapple slices, 1/2 inch thick with core removed
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4 brioche-style burger buns
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Toothpicks, for securing
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
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In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper. Avoid overmixing to keep patties tender.
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Divide seasoned meat into 4 equal portions and shape into patties approximately 3½ inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
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On a parchment-lined tray, arrange 2 bacon slices in an X shape. Place a patty in the center, top with a pineapple slice, then fold bacon over and secure with a toothpick.
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Repeat the wrapping process with remaining patties, pineapple slices, and bacon. Arrange all assembled burgers on the prepared baking rack.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and brush remaining 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce over the bacon using a pastry brush.
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Return to oven and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F or desired doneness.
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Remove burgers from oven and let rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Toast burger buns during this time if desired.
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Remove toothpicks and serve burgers on buns with additional toppings of choice such as lettuce or cheese.
# Extra Tips:
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Standard or center-cut bacon crisps better than thick-cut in this preparation.
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Fresh pineapple is preferred, but canned pineapple rings packed in juice may be used if patted dry.
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Let burgers rest after baking to retain juiciness and improve texture.