beef/pork essentials: bacon-wrapped heaven

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Apr 5, 2022

I worked out the ingredients in this recipe about a week ago and served them up the other day; everyone enjoyed them. Something about working on a new recipe in the late evening and morning. There is a certain clarity of thought in those quiet hours that enhances creativity… or at least that is my story, and I am sticking to it. The Sauce blends with the beef and pork, creating multiple levels of flavor, and of course the bacon helps too. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE BURGERS
  • 6 ounces ground beef (80/20), course ground
  • 6 ounces ground pork, course ground
  • 1 teaspoon dehydrated onions, lightly crushed
  • THE SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons steak sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot powder
  • 1 - 2 pinches cayenne pepper

How To Make beef/pork essentials: bacon-wrapped heaven

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    You will need a skillet and a baking sheet, to make this recipe.
  • Step 3
    Homemade Worcestershire Looking for a good Worcestershire without anchovies, or all those chemical preservatives? It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing. So yummy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1 Steak Sauce Use your own favorite steak sauce; however, if you want to try your hand at making your own, check this one out. It might just become your new favorite. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-the-ultimate-steak-sauce.html
  • Step 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 5
    Grinding the Meat
  • Step 6
    If you are grinding your own, cut the pork and beef into cubes.
  • Step 7
    Grind, using the course grinder plate.
  • Step 8
    If you are not grinding your own, see if you can get course ground from your butcher, sometimes call a chili grind. If you cannot, no worries, just use the ground meat that you already have.
  • Step 9
    Making Bacon-Wrapped Heaven
  • Step 10
    Add the ingredients for the sauce to a small bowl, then whisk to combine.
  • Step 11
    Add the ground pork and beef to a large mixing bowl.
  • Step 12
    Sprinkle the dehydrated onions over the top, then add two tablespoons of the sauce.
  • Step 13
    Using your hands or fork, gently combine the ingredients.
  • Step 14
    Cover with some cling wrap, and place in the fridge for about an hour.
  • Step 15
    Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350f/175c.
  • Step 16
    Divide the mix in half and make two, 6-ounce patties.
  • Step 17
    I am using a ring to make the patties; however, that is not necessary, just make them thick and of even thickness.
  • Step 18
    Brush the tops with some of the Sauce.
  • Step 19
    Add about a tablespoon of non-flavored oil (grapeseed), into a medium-high preheated skillet, then add the patties, sauce-side-down. You should hear a nice sizzle.
  • Step 20
    After about about 1 minute, brush more sauce on the tops, and flip them over for an additional minute.
  • Step 21
    Remove from the skillet and wrap in a piece of thick-sliced bacon… or two.
  • Step 22
    Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon begins to crisp, and the meat is cooked thru, about 10 – 12 minutes.
  • Step 23
    Brush the tops with a bit more of the sauce before serving.
  • Step 24
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    Step 25
    Serve with your favorite sides. In this photo, I added some sautéed shrimp and called it Surf & Turf. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 26
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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