Delicious Cheerwine Burger Recipe for the Blackstone Griddle

In this video, Maryn and I cooked up a juicy Cheerwine Burger right on the Blackstone griddle! We added Cheerwine to the burger patties and the caramelized onions for that signature cherry cola sweetness. Then, we topped it all with crispy bacon, creamy Havarti cheese, and a toasted bun. If you're looking for a unique Blackstone griddle burger recipe or a Southern twist on your backyard cookout, this is it! It's sweet, savory, smoky, and downright delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-pound 80/20 ground chuck

• 6 tsp Cheerwine syrup, divided

• Hussey's Heifer Dust

• 2 Vidalia onions

• 1 pound bacon

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 4 Martins Potato hamburger buns

• 4 slices Havarti cheese

  
  

Garlic Aioli:

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 cloves garlic, zested

• Dash Heifer Dust

• 2 tsp Cheerwine syrup

  
  

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Directions

1. Start by adding the ground chuck to a bowl. Pour in 3 tsp of Cheerwine syrup. Add about a tablespoon of Heifer Dust, then mix everything together. Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice the onions.

   
   

2. Using a burger mold, shape the meat into four 6oz burgers. Next, place the bacon onto a preheated griddle on low heat. Allow the bacon to render grease, then move it aside and add the onions. Turn two burners on the griddle up to medium heat. Season the onions with Heifer Dust. Flip the bacon, cooking it until it reaches your desired doneness. Move the bacon to a cooler section of the griddle.

   
   

3. Continue cooking the onions until they are well caramelized. Once done, move them to the cooler section with the bacon. Add about 1 tbsp of Cheerwine syrup to the onions and mix well. Also, incorporate the apple cider vinegar and stir. Prepare the garlic aioli by mixing its ingredients together and set it aside.

   
   

4. In the bacon fat, place the burgers down on the griddle and season them with Heifer Dust. Sear for 2 minutes, then flip the burgers. Cook them to your preferred doneness. While the burgers are cooking, toast the buns on the griddle until they reach your desired level of crispiness.

   
   

5. While the buns toast, add caramelized onions on top of each burger. Next, place a slice of cheese and two slices of bacon on each one.

   
   

6. Once the buns are toasted, spread aioli on both the top and bottom buns. Then, add a burger patty on top. Complete the burger by adding the top bun and enjoy!

   
   

Tips for the Perfect Burger

When making your Cheerwine Burger, keep these tips in mind:

• Choose Quality Ingredients: The flavors come from the quality of your ingredients. Use fresh ground chuck and high-quality bacon.

  
  

• Don't Rush the Onions: Caramelizing onions takes time. Cook them patiently to develop their sweet, rich flavor.

  
  

• Adjust the Sweetness: Depending on your taste, feel free to adjust the amount of Cheerwine syrup in the patties or onions.

  
  

• Experiment with Toppings: While this burger is fantastic as is, consider trying other toppings like fried eggs, jalapeños, or different cheeses.

  
  

Conclusion

This Cheerwine Burger is perfect for your next backyard gathering. Its unique flavor will impress your guests and elevate your grilling game. If you're looking for a blend of sweet and savory, this recipe is a must-try.

For an extra kick, you might want to check out other burger variations or similar recipes online.

Watch our full cooking tutorial here: I Tried Cooking Burgers with Soda and WOW!