All American Burgers with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• Whiskey Barbecue Sauce:
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chili sauce
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. stone ground mustard
• 1 tsp. Raley's Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• Burgers:
• 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef (preferably lean)
• 6 potato buns, toasted
• Thinly sliced lettuce (optional topper)
• Heirloom tomato slices (optional topper)
• Crisp bacon (optional topper)
• Crispy onion rings (optional topper)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from raleys.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whiskey Barbecue Sauce:

1/2 cup whiskey

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in

sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove cover and increase heat. Cook for 5 minutes more to thicken slightly.

2. Shape beef into 6 very flat patties and grill over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until burgers are cooked to your liking.

3. Place burgers in buns with any desired toppings.