Pineapple Bacon Burger Oven (Printable Version)

Savory bacon, sweet pineapple, and juicy beef combine in a simple oven-baked burger full of bold flavor and minimal fuss.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat and Proteins

01 - 453 grams lean ground beef (93% lean, 7% fat)
02 - 8 slices smoked bacon (classic or center-cut)

→ Produce

03 - 4 fresh pineapple rings, 1.3 cm thick, core removed (or canned pineapple rings, well dried)

→ Condiments and Seasonings

04 - 30 milliliters smoky style barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray's)
05 - 5 grams salt
06 - 3 grams freshly ground black pepper

→ Bakery

07 - 4 bakery-style brioche burger buns, fresh and soft

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 204°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top to allow even cooking and bacon fat drainage.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with 15 milliliters of barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper by hand until just combined to avoid toughness.
03 - Divide the mixture into four equal patties approximately 9 cm wide and 1.3 cm thick. On a flat surface, lay two bacon slices in a criss-cross (X) pattern. Place a patty in the center, top with a pineapple ring, then carefully fold bacon around the burger and pineapple, securing with a toothpick.
04 - Arrange the bacon-wrapped patties on the prepared rack and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and brush remaining 15 milliliters barbecue sauce evenly over the bacon.
05 - Return the patties to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (well done). Allow to rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet to redistribute juices.
06 - During the last 5 minutes of cooking, toast brioche buns. Remove toothpicks from burgers, place patties on buns, and add preferred toppings such as lettuce or cheese before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Pat pineapple dry before assembly to prevent bacon from slipping and to ensure crispness.
02 - Using a wire rack for baking allows bacon fat to drip away and promotes even crisping.
03 - Resting burgers post-bake enhances juiciness and flavor melding.

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