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The Sunday Best Brisket Burger

A masterclass in burger architecture featuring a custom, double-ground beef brisket patty, molten American cheese, and a signature tangy burger sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket Patties
  • 1 3-pound beef brisket
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 large garlic cloves peeled and minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • ! For the Signature Burger Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
For the Buns & Toppers
  • 8 large burger buns sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 8 1-ounce slices American cheese
  • 2 large tomatoes sliced
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled and thinly sliced
  • Dill pickle chips

Method
 

The Brisket Grind
  1. Place the shaft, blade, and knife of a food grinder (or stand mixer attachment) into the freezer to chill.
  2. Cut the raw beef brisket into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Lay the pieces onto a rimmed baking tray and place into the freezer until the meat is firm but not fully frozen, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the chilled meat from the freezer and toss evenly with the olive oil.
  5. Assemble the chilled meat grinder attachment.
  6. Push 2 to 3 pieces of meat at a time through the machine into a large mixing bowl.
  7. Once all of the meat has been ground, run it entirely through the machine a second time for a perfectly tender crumb.
  8. Season the ground brisket by gently folding in the Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic.
  9. Form the meat into 8 equal-sized patties, cover, and refrigerate until you are ready to grill.
The Signature Sauce
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, grated onion, white wine vinegar, and granulated sugar.
  2. Season the sauce with the kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
  3. Whisk everything together until perfectly smooth and emulsified, then refrigerate to let the flavors marry.
The Grill & Build
  1. Heat your grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Just before grilling, generously season both sides of the burger patties with the kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
  3. Grill the burgers on one side for 4 to 5 minutes, achieving a deep, caramelized crust.
  4. Flip the burgers and cook on the other side until your desired degree of doneness, about 4 to 5 minutes more for medium-rare.
  5. During the final minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese onto each burger to melt.
  6. Brush the inside of the sliced buns with the melted butter.
  7. Lay the buns directly onto the grill grates and toast for 30 to 45 seconds until golden.
  8. Place the toasted buns onto a platter and lay a hot, cheesy burger patty onto each bottom bun.
  9. Slather the top bun with a heavy layer of the signature burger sauce.
  10. Layer with the sliced tomatoes, onions, avocado, and dill pickle chips before serving immediately