Labor Day Weekend Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe

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ejbreeze

Meat Mopper
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Jul 16, 2011
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Southern California
Getting into the tradition of Labor Day cookout I prepped the burgers for later on to be put on the Weber.

Took about 7 lbs of ground chuck 80-20 and mixed in some spices.

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Squared up my corners leaving enough room for the fat to drain off later.

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Added a little sharp cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce.

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Red bells and red onions.

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Added some pickled jalapenos, green olives, italian sausage chunks, pepperoni slices, mushrooms and bacon.

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In the fridge until later this afternoon.  Once done it will be cut into squares and placed on burger buns with more toppings and condiments.  Maybe I'll add some more cheese later too :)  Happy Labor Day!
 
That looks awesome. Done something similar for a 4th party years ago but added some fried shrimp on top just before serving. Sounds different but the crunch of the shrimp complimented the burger well.
 
how the heck do you cook it?  just put the tray on the grill,    looks like a man vs food show to me! 
 
Now there's a man who knows how to make an old Bear Drool !!!!

I hope we get to see a pic or 2 when it's all browned & bubbly!!!!

Thanks,

Bear
 
Bear sure thing.  Miamirick it will go on the Weber with the sheet pan indirectly over the heat.  I'll rotate the pan about 45 minutes into it.  Also I'll need to remove the excess fat from the pan.
 
 Also I'll need to remove the excess fat from the pan.
My first thought is to place it on a double thick piece of heavy duty foil and poke holes in the foil.  With 80/20 plus bacon, it's going to be swimming in fat.  I would want it to drain out, but that's just my preference.

It looks awesome!  New thing for me to do when the grand kids come.  (minus the jalapenos)
 
Scooper a turkey baster makes quick work of the fat.  Life is good.   I made some beer a month ago and had our first bottle with the burger.

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Nice concept and great execution.  The Burgers look great.  For the fat, you could try getting a colling rack or backing rack that fits in the pan.  Like the one below.  Then put your meat monster on that and the fat should drain off.

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holy crap that is good looking    please refer to my previous comment and send a shot to adam
 
Thanks everyone for your comments.  These were just plain fun to make and even more fun to watch everyone eat.  This is what smoking and grilling is all about for me.   Whtplainsmoker that is a good idea.  I did fill up two large coffee cups with fat.
 
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