TSRI's Barbecue Bacon Cheddar Smokehouse Burger

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?  Welcome to the smokehouse, Slow Roasters.  Today, we will be checking your inhibitions at the door, this burger is packed full of bravado.  This is THE burger to wake up your taste buds!   From the smokehouse flavors to the bacon and bbq sauce, flowing all the way down the river of beer cheese.  This burger will have your mouth watering at first sight and your taste buds dancing with pure delight!

I was looking for the ultimate grilling creation to make for Chad (it is his birthday this week).  I knew it had to be bold and passionate (like me).  It had to be big, flavorful and loaded with cheese and bacon. I knew a burger would be perfect for this occasion.  I have to search for the exact words to describe this burger...  Maybe love.  Can you feel love for a burger?  Well if you can this is the burger.  Chad looked like a kid on Christmas morning when he saw this burger.  Once he took his first bite, his eyes rolled back in his head and the air was filled with mmmmm's.  I love that sound!  Needless to say this burger is a member of the clean plate club.  Not even a drip of cheese was left on the plate.  He licked it clean!

Did you take a REALLY GOOD LOOK at this tantalizing burger???  Go ahead, I'll wait.  8 ounces of ground chuck perfectly spiced with chipotle chile pepper.  It is served over a bed of sweet and spicy TSRI's Signature Barbecue Sauce.  A heaping scoop of luscious Beer Cheddar Cheese Sauce is poured over top, with 4 bacon strips all on a toasted ciabatta roll.  This is the definition of burger heaven.  Purely decadent and delicious.  Chad has requested this for his birthday dinner too.   

We are also excited to share with you our Anniversary Celebration Giveaway for this week...   TSRI is having a 4 month grilling celebration, so what would be better than an amazing grilling giveaway to Celebrate our 1 year Anniversary?  This will get all you Slow Roasters  out on the patio and grilling your own summer treats!  Check it our after the recipe!

Congrats to our winner KellyR78!

The winner from the Mooney Farms Bella Sun Luci $125 Mediterranean Gift basket is, JOVAN! Congrats Jovan.  We have been in contact with Jovan and she will be receiving her basket soon.

TSRI's Barbecue Bacon Cheddar Smokehouse Burger
serves 4
 
½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon 4 peppercorn blend
2 pounds ground chuck
4 ciabatta rolls, buttered
1 cup TSRI’s Signature Barbecue Sauce
1 cup Beer Cheddar Cheese Sauce
16 strips of bacon, cooked

In a small bowl combine chipotle pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper.   Set aside.

Form beef into 4 8ounce patties, slightly larger than your bun.  Make a slight indentation in the center of the burger to prevent it from doming up in the center. The indentation will rise as your burger cooks.  Sprinkle burgers with seasoning mix.  Gently press

Grill until golden brown and slightly charred (about 3 minutes), turning once (cook for 3 minutes on the other side for medium). Try not to press down on your burger with a spatula. It will cause the juices to escape and will create a dry burger!

Toast buns on low or indirect heat.

Pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce on toasted bun.  Place burger on top.  Pour beer cheddar sauce over top and 4 slices of bacon.  Serve and enjoy!

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Now on to the Grilling Giveaway!!! GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Slow Roasters, we really want to thank you for all your support.  We appreciate every one of you.  Thank you for reading and commenting and sending such warm emails!

This giveaway is sponsored by TSRI, from Chad and I!  Valued at approximately $125, we will ship this package to one lucky TSRI reader.  Sorry, only the continental US can enter.

TSRI Grilling Giveaway Package!!!
MR. BAR-BBQ Non-stick Barbecue Topper - Keeps small items from falling through the grates.  Perfect for grilling vegetables and seafood!
Chefmate Grilling Planks - Created delicious all-natural flavor for meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables.
Smokin' GRILL BBQ Corn Grill -  With 4 bonus corn cob holders, perfect for grilling corn.
MR. BAR-BBQ Non-stick Kabob Rack & Skewers - For perfect kabobs every time!
Chefmate 18" Grill Brush - Helps to keep grill nice and clean.
Chefmate Basting Brush - High quality craftsmanship features durable stainless steel construction, soft-touch handle and heat-resistant silicone brush head.
Chefmate Grilling Spatula -  You will be grilling like a pro in no time with this well crafted grilling spatula.
Chefmate Grilling Tongs - With keep cool handle.
Chefmate Grilling Fork - To complete the set!
GrillMates Seasonings and Rubs - 5 packs
***Sorry Slow Roasters, Grill in background not included. That's all mine.

Giveaway Rules 
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