alabama beach shack burgers
Light up a grill as the sun goes down and cook some delicious Southern style burgers! Big, juicy (and a little bit spicy) burgers are topped with Alabama favorites; crispy fried okra, and spicy, tangy, white BBQ sauce. Smoked cheddar cheese, hickory smoked bacon, a quick pickled green tomato slice and crispy lettuce bring these burgers to Alabama beach party time - or anytime perfection!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is an epic burger that is made to impress. One bite and we were immediately transported to the Alabama coast. The meat is seasoned very simply which allows all the other ingredients to shine. Fried okra and green tomatoes are southern staples and perfect on this burger. The Orange Beach white BBQ sauce is what pulls all the elements together. This is a bit messy to eat, so make sure to have extra napkins on hand.
Ingredients
- SMOKY FRIED OKRA
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 8-9 - fresh okra
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup corn meal
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- - vegatable oil for frying
- QUICK PICKLED GREEN TOMATO
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 6 - 1/4" slices green tomato
- ORANGE BEACH WHITE BBQ SAUCE
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated garlic
- BURGERS
- 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20)
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ADDITIONAL
- 6 slices smoked cheddar cheese
- 6 - brioche hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 6 - romaine or green lettuce leaves
- 9 slices thick cut hickory smoked bacon, cut in half crosswise and cooked until crispy
How To Make alabama beach shack burgers
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Step 1To make the okra, pour the buttermilk into a medium sized bowl. Add the okra and stir briefly. -
Step 2Combine the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, and one teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Drain the okra from the buttermilk, add to the flour mixture and toss to coat.
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Step 3Heat two inches of oil in a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium high heat and bring to 350 degrees. Shaking off excess flour, carefully add the okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown (working in batches if necessary), about 4-5 minutes.
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Step 4Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and while still hot sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of salt. Note: You may substitute frozen fried okra if you are in a pinch! Sprinkle lightly with paprika and salt after frying.
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Step 5Fry bacon until crisp.
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Step 6To make the pickled tomatoes, whisk together the vinegar, salt and sugar in a medium bowl. Add the tomatoes and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 20-30 minutes. Drain and keep chilled.
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Step 7For the BBQ sauce, in a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients thoroughly, cover and keep chilled.
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Step 8To make the burgers, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Combine the ground chuck, Sriracha, salt, and pepper in a chilled bowl. Form into 6 equal patties, being careful not to overwork the meat.
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Step 9Place the patties on the grill, cover and cook approximately 4 minutes per side for medium.
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Step 10Add the cheese slices to the burgers during the last few minutes of cooking time. Remove, cover and keep warm.
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Step 11Brush the buns with the melted butter and toast lightly on the grill.
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Step 12To assemble the burgers, spread BBQ sauce on the bottom buns, and in this order, place one lettuce leaf, one slice pickled tomato, the burgers, three slices bacon, an equal portion of the okra, a generous drizzle of the BBQ sauce, and finish with the bun tops. Serve and enjoy!
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