Delicious, juicy, perfect

Combine an amazing seasoning with the proper cooking technique and you have perfection at your fingertips.
Dry Seasoning Ingredients
- Paprika (1 tbsp)
- Light brown sugar (1 tbsp)
- Salt (1 tsp)
- Black pepper (1 tsp)
- Garlic powder (1 tsp)
- Dried basil (½ tsp)
- Crushed red pepper (¼ tsp)
- Dried minced onion optional (2 tsp)
Wet Seasoning Ingredients
- Soy sauce (1 tbsp)
- Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp)
Seasoning
Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl
In a separate bowl, per 1 pound of meat, add 1 heaping tablespoon of dry mix and 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and worcestershire sauce
Store any remaining dry mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months
Bacon Ingredients
- Bacon (1 lb)
Bacon
Cut the package of bacon in half
Pan fry the bacon 🥓 (use of a bacon press is highly recommended)
Burger Ingredients
- Pre-formed burger patties ⅓ lb each (4 patties)
- Bacon (1 lb)
- Cheddar cheese (4 slices)
- Various other burger toppings
Burgers
Pre-heat a skillet to medium heat
Pre-heat a pan (that can be covered) to medium-high heat
Drench the burger patties in the seasoning mixture
Place the patties on the pre-heated skillet
Cook for 4 minutes
Flip the patties over, cook for 2 minutes
Add the cheese, continue cooking for 1-2 minutes
Using a digital thermometer, ensure that the center of the burgers reach 145°F
Assembly
Toast the buns while the burger is cooking
Assemble the burger, breaking up the bacon into small-ish pieces before putting it directly on top of the cheese
Add various other desired toppings
Devour! 🍔