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Kansas City Smash Burger in Vinegar Sauce
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Kansas City Smash Burger in Vinegar Sauce

★★★★★ 4.6 (468 ratings)

A Kansas City Smash Burger, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served in Vinegar Sauce.

Prep
22 min
Cook
50 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb smash burger
  • 2 tbsp barbecue rub
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the smash burger generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the smash burger and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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