Coffee-Rubbed Burgers with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce

A recipe that is perfect for your next spring cook-out, these Coffee Rubbed Hamburgers with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce look too good to put off. Make sure you are stocked up on your favorite Sasquatch Coffee before to turn on the grill! Find the full recipe for this above average burger here:

INGREDIENTS

• COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX:
• 1.5 Tbsp ground coffee
• 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/2 Tbsp paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 Tbsp pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1/4 Tbsp coriander

• DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE:
• 2 Tbsp butter,
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly minced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 6 oz Dr Pepper
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp ancho chile powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 Tbsp brewed coffee

• BURGERS:
• 2 lbs Angus ground beef (85/15)
• 2 Tbsp Dr Pepper BBQ sauce
• salt and pepper
• Pretzel buns
• Arugula lettuce
• 8 slices peppered bacon
• 2 Tbsp butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine coffee rub seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and mix together with a fork. Set aside.
2. Melt butter over MED heat in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add remaining sauce ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
4. Pour sauce into blender or food processor and puree. Set aside to cool.
5. To a mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper and 2 Tbsp cooled bbq sauce. Mix well with your hands. Divide into 4 equal sections. Each burger will be 1/2 pound.
6. Rub coffee rub seasoning mix over both sides of each burger.
7. Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat, add a small pat of butter and toast the pretzel buns (sliced side down). Remove from pan to cool.
8. Add 1 Tbsp butter to skillet and add burgers. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until burger is cooked to desired doneness.
9. Spread BBQ sauce over both sides of pretzel bun, layer arugula, burger, peppered bacon, then add the top bun.

NOTES

** additional topping options include aged cheddar cheese slices and caramelized onions