PINTS & PLATES: Schoolhouse Chequers Porter, Bacon, Jalapeno Burgers
Posted by Stephen Barrett on
Schoolhouse Chequers Porter, Bacon, Jalapeno Burgers
Serves 4 | Prep time 10 mins | Total time 30 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 sliced jalapeno
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 diced shallot
- 4 strips crispy bacon
- 1 cup Schoolhouse Chequers Porter
- 454 gm regular ground beef
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and Pepper
- 150 gm sliced aged cheddar
- 4 hamburger buns
Pairing Suggestion – Schoolhouse Brewery Principal Ale
Instructions:
- Slice 1 jalapeno and put in bowl with 1 cup apple cider vinegar. Set aside until ready for use
- Heat frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tsp butter, 1 tsp olive oil, 4 crumbled crispy bacon strips, 1 diced shallot. Cook for 2 minutes or until shallot softens
- Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup Schoolhouse Chequers Porter. Simmer for 4-5 minutes and until liquid reduces by half. Add to large bowl
- Add 454 gm regular ground beef, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ cup breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to taste. If mixture is too wet add an additional ½ cup bread crumbs
- Mix and form 4 equal hamburger patties
- Heat a cast iron pan to medium heat and add 4 patties
- Cook 3 – 4 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked to 160 degrees internal temperature
- In the same pan add remaining butter and melt. Add hamburger buns to toast
- Assemble burger with your favourite condiments and enjoy!
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