Carolina Barbecue Burgers are a Southern-style twist on the classic burger, combining smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. They’re typically topped with pulled pork (or just seasoned beef patties), Carolina-style barbecue sauce (vinegar and mustard based, unlike the thicker tomato versions), and creamy coleslaw for crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup beer
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Instructions
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To prepare barbecue sauce, combine brown sugar, beer, mustard and vinegar in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 17 minutes until thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally.
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Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160 degrees F, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place bun, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce on bottom of each bun; top with burger. Evenly top burgers with cabbage. Evenly spoon remaining sauce over cabbage. Close sandwiches.
