Apr

29

Brad Ruggles Whiskey Burger Recipe

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Brad Ruggles Whiskey Burgers
I just made some amazing burgers the other day (if I do say so myself). Most great dishes I’ve made have come out of experimenting in the kitchen until I find something I like.

We grill a lot during the summer. Burgers are always a family favorite but I usually never throw burgers on the grill without first jazzing them up a bit. Yesterday’s burgers were really outstanding.

Here’s the recipe. I’d love to know what you think if you try it.

Brad Ruggles (almost) World Famous Whiskey Burgers

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground sirloin hamburger
  • 2-3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (I prefer Lea & Perrins)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic (1/2 tsp garlic powder can be substituted if you don’t have crushed garlic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • Salt - season to taste (I like a seasoned salt blend such as Jane’s Krazy Mixed-Up Salt Blend)
  • 3 tablespoons Jack Daniels Whiskey (you can experiment with this amount but if you add too much your burgers won’t hold together well on the grill)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix it together. I use my hands to mix it since I’ve got to form the patties when I’m done anyway.

You can experiment with the amounts of each of the above ingredients to suit your preference.

Throw your hamburger patties onto a clean, medium heat grill to sear the juices in. Make sure the grill is the appropriate temperature. Too hot, and the burgers will burn on the outside before getting done on the inside. Medium-low to medium heat is best.

Tip: slice an onion in half and use it clean your grill. Run it back and forth like you would a grill brush. The acidity in the onion and the steam created from the water in the onion breaks down the charred gunk and adds an extra flavor to your burgers!

Keep the lid closed while cooking. A closed lid retains heat, shortening the cooking time and thus keeping the burgers moist.

After I flip my burgers I throw a slice of colby jack cheese on and let it melt. You can also add jalapeño slices for an extra kick. Serve these bad boys up with a good beer at your next summer cookout and let the compliments roll in!

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