Hey HYCH Friends!

Chef Matt here — thanks for tuning in, here's the low-down on what we've been doing over at HYCH headquarters... cooking, cooking, and more cooking!

From Tamarind Pad Thai and Birria Tacos to Nashville Hot Pizza, Banh Mi Bibimbap Sandwiches, Pineapple Glazed Salmon and Guajillo Smoked Chicken Thighs — we've made them all with one or more of our HYCH sauces as marinades or toppers and they've all been outstanding(if we do say so ourselves!)

But the one that has taken the cake is the HYCH Pineapple Habanero Bacon Burger. Look at that picture, need I say more?

Ingredients

• 4 oz ground beef (divided into two 2-ounce patties)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 slices butter lettuce
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 slices red onion
• 1 slice pineapple, grilled
• 2 slices Havarti cheese
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
• 2 tbsp HYCH Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce
• 1 burger bun
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp pickle juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Prepare the Fry Sauce

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle juice. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Grill the Pineapple

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Place the pineapple slice on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear and the pineapple is slightly caramelized. Set aside.

Cook the Bacon

• Cook the thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.

Prepare the Patties

• Divide the ground beef into two equal portions, about 2 ounces each. Shape them into balls.
• Heat a skillet or griddle over high heat. Once hot, place the beef balls on the skillet.
• Using a spatula, press down on each ball to flatten it into a patty. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, until the edges are browned and crispy. Flip the patties, place a slice of Havarti cheese on each patty, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the desired doneness is reached and the cheese is melted.

Assemble the Burger

• Toast the burger bun on the skillet or grill until golden brown.
• Spread a layer of fry sauce on the bottom half of the bun.
• Place a slice of butter lettuce the bun, followed by a slice of tomato and red onion.
• Add one cooked beef patty with melted Havarti cheese on top of the vegetables.
• Place the grilled pineapple slice on top of the first patty.
• Add the second beef patty with melted Havarti cheese on top of the pineapple.
• Place the cooked bacon slices on top of the second patty.
• Drizzle a generous amount of HYCH Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce over the bacon.

• Spread a layer of fry sauce on the top bun.
• Place the top bun on the burgers.
• Secure with a skewer or toothpick if needed.