Pineapple Bacon Burger Oven BBQ (Print Version)
Juicy beef, smoky bacon, and pineapple baked together with BBQ sauce for a sweet-savory burger in the oven.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean, 7% fat)
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4 tablespoons smoky barbecue sauce, divided
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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8 slices smoked bacon, uncooked
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4 slices fresh pineapple, 0.5 inch thick, cored
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4 brioche style burger buns
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
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In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until evenly distributed to prevent overworking the meat.
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Portion the beef mixture into four equal parts. Shape each into a patty about 4 ounces, 3.5 inches in diameter, and 0.5 inch thick.
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Arrange two bacon slices in an X on a work surface. Place one patty in the center, position one pineapple slice atop the patty, then wrap the bacon ends over. Secure with a toothpick.
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Repeat bacon-wrapping with remaining patties. Position each assembled burger on the prepared wire rack.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Remove pan, brush tops and sides with remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, until bacon is browned and burgers reach 160°F (71°C) internal temperature.
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While burgers finish cooking, optionally toast burger buns until lightly golden.
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Allow burgers to rest 5 minutes for juices to redistribute. Serve each patty and pineapple portion on a toasted bun with desired condiments.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, handle ground beef minimally to maintain tenderness. Resting after baking prevents juices from escaping. Fresh pineapple is preferable for acidity and flavor balance.