Barbecue Burger Relish Recipes

BARBECUED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium heat.
• Add onions, sugar and salt. Cover and cook until the onions are wilted and juicy, but not browned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Add chili powder, garlic and red pepper. Sauté 4 minutes.
• Stir in barbecue sauce, beer, molasses, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce.
• Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate 24 hours for flavors to develop.
• Can be made up to 1 week ahead.
• To serve warm, simmer over low heat.

BARBECUE BURGER RELISH

Steps:

• Heat the sunflower oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the red onion, finely chopped, for 5 mins until slightly softened. Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic clove, finely grated, sweet smoked paprika, tomato purée, red wine vinegar and red chilli, if using. Season and simmer for 15-20 mins until the mixture has cooked down and thickened slightly.

BARBECUE BEEF BURGER

Steps:

• Tip the beef mince, shallot, horseradish sauce, herbs and garlic into a bowl, and season well with salt and black pepper. Combine everything well using your hands, squeezing the mixture through your fingers repeatedly to help it bind together.
• Divide the mixture into four portions and shape each into a 3cm-thick patty. Press a small 50p-sized piece of blue cheese into the middle of each patty, if using, and pack the meat around it to enclose the cheese - this will melt during cooking.
• Put the burgers on a plate, cover and chill for at least 30 mins or overnight. Light the barbecue and wait for the coals to turn ashen. Or, heat a gas barbecue to medium.
• Lightly oil the burger patties all over and cook for 5 mins until just starting to char. Carefully flip over and cook for a further 4-5 mins (for medium) or longer if you prefer well done. Remove the burgers to a board and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving. Alternatively, fry the burgers over a medium heat for 4-5 mins on each side until cooked through (a probe thermometer should read 70C).
• Serve the burgers in the buns with lettuce, tomato slices and relish (see recipe, below), or any other accompaniments of your choice.

BEEF BURGER RELISH

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a pan with salt and pepper. When it starts to bubble, simmer for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes have cooked down.