Pineapple Bacon Burger BBQ Oven (Print Format)

Juicy pineapple, crispy bacon, and barbecue-seasoned beef come together for a savory oven-baked burger.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef (93%-7% fat ratio)
02 - 4 tablespoons bottled smoky style barbecue sauce, divided
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 8 slices smoked bacon, uncooked
06 - 4 slices fresh pineapple, ½ inch thick with core removed
07 - 4 bakery style burger buns, Brioche style used

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and an oven-safe wire rack and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper. Avoid overworking the meat to keep the burgers tender.
03 - Divide the ground beef mixture into four equally sized patties, approximately 4 ounces each, 3 ½ inches in diameter, and ½ inch thick.
04 - On a tray or cutting board, lay two bacon slices in an X pattern. Place one patty in the center, add a pineapple slice on top, and fold the bacon over. Secure with a toothpick.
05 - Repeat the bacon-wrapping process for the remaining patties. Place each assembled burger on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake the burgers for 15 minutes. Remove the sheet, brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce onto the bacon, then return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
07 - Toast the burger buns, if desired, while the burgers finish cooking.
08 - Remove the burgers from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve on burger buns with optional toppings or condiments.

# Tips:

01 - The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F-165°F for safe consumption.
02 - You can substitute fresh pineapple slices with canned pineapple rings packed in 100% juice. Pat them dry before use.
03 - For extra flavor, choose barbecue sauces like sweet & spicy, honey barbecue, or hickory brown sugar.
04 - Standard or center-cut smoked bacon works best for even crispness during cooking.

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