Ingredients
- 2 x F&Co Burgers (patties)
- 5g unsalted butter
- 1 x tbls light oil, duck or goose fat
- 2 x Brioche buns
- 2 x 5mm thick slices beef tomato seasoned with salt, pepper, a light dusting of icing sugar & little olive oil
- 4 slices F&Co Pancetta lightly brushed with maple syrup
- 4 tbls Triple cheese sauce
- 2 tbsp. Red onion relish (or shop bought Wilkin & Co onion relish)
- 1 head Bibb Lettuce split into leaves (washed)
- Dill Pickles (thinly sliced gherkins tossed with freshly cut dill)
- Burger Relish (blend of Wilkin & Co Ketchup & Mayonnaise)
Method
- Heat a heavy based non-stick frying pan over medium-heat. Split and toast the brioche buns until nice and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes, being careful, as they will burn quickly. Remove & keep warm.
- Sear the tomatoes in the same pan over a very high heat for 1-2 minutes until just starting to burn, remove & keep warm
- For the pancetta place the slices flat into the same frying pan & cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes each side until golden & crisp
- For the patties place a thumbprint in the centre of each patty to help the cook evenly. Season both sides of each patty with sea salt and cracked black pepper & gently rub a little oil or fat onto both sides.
- Bring the frying pan to full heat then fry the patties, 4 minutes per side, for medium-cooked burgers (cook longer if you prefer your burgers well done). In the last minute of cooking add the butter & baste over the burgers, this will make them extra rich & juicy.
To build the burgers:
- Spoon the onion relish onto the base of the toasted brioche
- Place the tomato on top of relish
- Next add a few lettuce leaves
- Place the Pattie on the lettuce
- Top with warm cheese sauce
- Place the pancetta on top of cheese sauce
- Add some more lettuce leaves
- Scatter some dill pickles over the lettuce
- Spoon the burger relish onto the toasted lid & place on top