A delicious BBQ Bacon Pineapple Burger featuring a juicy beef patty, wrapped in smoky bacon and topped with fresh pineapple and barbecue sauce.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 burgers 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound of 93% lean ground beef
4 tablespoons of tangy barbecue sauce, split
A pinch of salt (½ teaspoon)
¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
4 brioche buns with a soft texture
4 slices of juicy pineapple, ½ inch thick, and cored
8 pieces of uncooked smoked bacon
Instructions
Set your oven to 400°F. Cover a big baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top that’s safe for the oven.
In a big bowl, gently mix the ground beef with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, pepper, and salt. Avoid mixing too much.
Split the meat mixture into 4 equal portions of about 4 ounces each. Shape them into patties roughly 3 ½ inches wide and ½ inch thick.
Lay 2 bacon slices in a cross shape, then center one patty over them. Place a pineapple slice on top, wrap the bacon around, and secure it with a toothpick.
Repeat the wrapping process for each patty and arrange them all on the lined baking sheet.
Let patties bake for 15 minutes. Then take them out to brush 2 more tablespoons of barbecue sauce over the bacon. Pop them back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the center hits 160°F.
Toast your burger buns while waiting for the patties to finish cooking—if you’d like.
Give the cooked patties a 5-minute rest before serving them on buns. Add extra toppings like lettuce, onion, or cheese if you’d like.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce according to your taste preference.
Resting the patties allows the juices to redistribute for a juicier burger.