Maybe I should call this “a perfect burger”, because I’m sure to revise my definition of this over and over again this summer.  But here is the recipe for my latest creation.

I should mention that I don’t really measure anything when I cook, so adjust quantities to suit your tastes.

2lbs burger
2-3 Tbsp BBQ rub
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp Horseradish Mustard (yeah, really…)
1/2 Cup sweet onion – finely diced

1/2 sweet onion – sliced
1 Tbsp oil
Salt

Sharp Cheddar sliced 1/8″ thick from the deli

Banana peppers

BBQ sauce (Bull’s-Eye or other that contains no HFCS)

Mix the burger, Worcestershire, rub, mustard and onion.  I like to give it 10 minutes or so on the counter, for everything to soak in.  The 2lbs of beef should make 4-5 patties.  Grill them up, about 5-7 minutes per side on high heat.

Saute the onion in the oil.  About 10 minutes or until they soften.   Salt to taste.

A half slice of the cheese is perfect.  Add some peppers and BBQ sauce, and you’re good to go.