Bacon BBQ Burger with Homemade Pickles

Chef notes

This recipe is a great way to enjoy grilling season. The meatiness of the burgers and bacon pair well with the tang of barbecue sauce while the bright and acidic half-sour pickles give your palate a welcome, refreshing break.

Special kitchen equipment required: Nonstick cast-iron grill pan

Technique tip: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto each side of the potato buns before toasting for an extra crispy and flavorful bite. Also, cook burgers on a grill pan rather than straight on the grill, that way, the fat stays in the burger and not on the charcoal.