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OT - The Real Bacon Burger - OT
I needed to collect some bacon fat for a meal and decided to try making something new instead of just frying up slices of beef bacon. The “all-bacon” burgers I’ve seen in the past are obviously made from what’s considered to be the standard for bacon – pork belly. I’ve never seen an all-bacon burger made from beef belly (navel), so I ground up a 1lb chunk of homemade, dry cured, garlic and herb beef bacon and used half of that for this effort.
Using the smashburger technique, I made 3 patties and caramelized some oak wood-smoked sweet onions.
Well. Thankfully I have awesome glucose and cholesterol levels, so this meal shaved 4 months off my lifespan instead of an entire year. I will never be able to duplicate the wicked crust I managed to get on these patties, not even using dry aged beef. The texture was different because ground bacon does not stick together as cohesively as regular ground beef. I managed to eat a good 75% of this burger before feeling quite sleepy and called it quits. I wasn’t hungry again until very late into the next afternoon. I won’t attempt this again, but it was good eats.
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com
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Always a winner. I don't know where you get the ideas or time to create but I'm enjoying the outcomes. Nailed it once again. Congrats.
Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
Seriously, can you adopt me? (I come with two sweet little girls who love BBQ and a wife that is ok with it).
Large and Small BGECentral, IL -
I'm scared to confess to my doctor that I even read this. It looks amazing -- from conception to execution -- and I salute you for blazing the trail, even if it's a one-time mission.
It's a 302 thing . . . -
i have to sit down for a moment. This sounds pretty farkin awesome.
BUT... there’s a plan afoot. What’s going to happen with the bacon fat??😀
#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Heart stopper special for sure, but, man that looks awesome!!
Weber Genesis CP310; Weber Q1200 (camping); LBGE.
"If you haven't heard a rumour by 8:30 am - start one"
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Just wow...
Impressed and jealous! That looks great!
Brandon - Ohio
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I would have eaten the entire thing, it would’ve taken a full year off my life, and it would’ve been worth it. Amazing.
"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike -
Damn my cholesterol just went up thinking about this
Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)
6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker -
Just wow -Outstanding as always.
Memphis, TN
LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet -
@caliking You'll see soon enough. 😉
It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
Egging in the Atlanta GA region
Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
Arteflame grill grate
http://barbecueaddict.com -
Same here . . . and I know too many people who'd be encouraging me to finish it, and maybe go in for seconds. "What's a year off your life?" they'd say. "Go ahead, enjoy it -- your insurance is paid up, isn't it?" they'd say.
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Fantastic. Just fantastic. As always, thanks for sharing...
Wetumpka, Alabama
LBGE and MM -
I can hardly wait :) You never disappoint!
#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
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Amazing cook. Looks delicious, but I just do not have an eating death wish.
Well, maybe I do now....
My BP and cholesterol thanks you....
Great cook.
Too bad there was no tea infused sugar (sweet tea) or bourbon for my liver problem and diabetes....
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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