Canada Day Burgers With Thousand Island Sauce Recipes

GRIDDLE BURGER WITH 18000 ISLAND DRESSING AND QUICK PICKLES

Steps:

• For the quick pickles: Add the vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, garlic and bay leaf to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Once the sugar has dissolved in the simmering liquid, add the cucumbers and dill to a heat-proof container and pour over the pickling liquid. Let sit for at least 10 minutes. Chop 2 tablespoons for the dressing, and reserve the rest for serving.
• For the 18000 island dressing: In a food processor add the mayonnaise, ketchup, jalapenos, chopped quick pickles, Dijon, garlic and some salt. Puree, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• For the burgers: Heat a cast-iron skillet or large heavy griddle pan over medium-high heat.
• Combine the chuck and brisket and form into 4 balls with your hands.
• Add the canola oil to the heated griddle. Place the burger balls on the griddle and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Then, using a spatula, press the balls down, flattening them down as you spread them out. You want a thin, crusty burger and that's all about creating surface area, so press away. Let the burger get a nice char on one side, and then flip so they get nice and crusty brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Butter and toast, or griddle, the sesame seed buns. Once toasted, add 1 to 2 slices cheese to each bottom bun. Place the burger on the bottom bun with the cheese. Top the burger with some tomato slices, quick pickles and iceberg lettuce. Spread some of the 18000 island dressing on the top bun and top the burger. Appreciate the old school classic.

BIG DADDY'S THOUSAND ISLAND

Steps:

• Whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl until well incorporated. Store covered in the refrigerator.

THE WICKED HOT BURGER

Steps:

• For the spice rub: Place paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, ground mustard, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl and whisk until everything is mixed thoroughly.
• For the Thousand Island dressing: Combine the mayo and ketchup in a medium bowl and mix with a spoon thoroughly until blended. Add the relish, pepper, salt, sugar, vinegar and onion and mix until well blended. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• For the hot mess mix: Combine the jalapenos, pickles, bacon and onion in a medium bowl. Fold in 1 1/2 cups Thousand Island dressing until it becomes a thick, spreadable mixture.
• For the pigferno BBQ sauce: Grind up the jalapeno and habanero in a food processor. Combine in a saucepot with the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, molasses, BBQ seasoning, cayenne and black pepper and bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce becomes dark in color and thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
• For the wicked hot burger: Add 1/2 tablespoon spice rub to the beef in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Prepare four 8-ounce patties. Toast the buns with a light spread of butter. Cook the patties in a hot skillet to preferred doneness (medium-rare is recommended).
• Warm up the sliced pickled jalapenos on the grill or in a fry pan for about 30 seconds, then place them atop the cooked patties. Melt Cheddar over top of the jalapenos. Spread horseradish sauce on the bottom buns and add some shredded lettuce. Add the patties on top of the lettuce. Spoon on about 2 tablespoons of hot mess per burger. Spoon on or use a squeeze bottle to dollop 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons pigferno BBQ sauce on each burger. Sprinkle the crispy jalapenos over the top to add some crunch.

CLASSIC BURGER SAUCE (1000 ISLAND DRESSING) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.

ISLAND BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat greased grill to medium heat. Mix meat, 2 Tbsp. of the steak sauce, onion and garlic. Shape into 6 patties. Mix dressing and remaining 2 Tbsp. steak sauce; set aside.
• Grill patties 7 to 9 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160°F).
• Spread bottom half of each bun with 1 Tbsp. of the dressing mixture; cover with burger and top of bun.

SECRET BURGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
• Serve on burgers or sandwiches.