Ultimate BBQ Burger Bar with Pulled Pork, Hot Honey Chicken and Classic Cheeseburgers

Get ready to impress your family and friends with the ultimate burger bar that’s perfect for any summer celebration. This recipe brings together three irresistible burgers: tangy BBQ pulled pork, sweet and spicy hot honey garlic chicken and a classic beef cheeseburger loaded with melted cheddar. Each one is served on a toasted brioche bun for that perfect buttery finish.

While grilling over an open flame adds unbeatable smoky flavor, you can easily make these burgers on the stovetop. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party or just craving a fun dinner, this burger bar lets everyone build their own favorite. Let’s fire up the grill and get cooking!

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Ingredients

20 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 piece Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Roasted Garlic-Herb ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Mike’s Hot Honey®View ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 slice Gouda CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Pulled PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Classic BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Slice the brioche buns in half. Place half of the garlic-herb butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in half of the hot honey until combined.
2. Tear or roughly chop the pulled pork into smaller pieces. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Form the ground beef into four equal-sized patties, each slightly wider than a bun and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pulled pork, BBQ sauce and ¾ cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, about 4-6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep covered until ready to serve.
4. GRILL METHOD: Heat a well-oiled grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Add the beef patties and chicken cutlets. Cook the patties to your desired doneness and the chicken until cooked through (about 3-5 minutes per side for both, but grills vary). During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with the honey-garlic butter and top each with a slice of gouda. Top each beef patty with shredded cheddar. Cover the grill and cook until the cheese melts. Add the buns cut-side down to toast until golden.
5. STOVETOP METHOD: Toast the buns in a dry pan or oven. Heat a drizzle of oil in a second large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef patties and chicken cutlets. Cook patties to desired doneness (3-5 minutes per side) and chicken until cooked through (3-5 minutes per side). In the last 2 minutes, brush chicken with honey-garlic butter and top with gouda; top patties with cheddar. Cover and cook until cheese melts.
6. Spread the cut sides of two buns with the remaining garlic-herb butter and fill with the chicken. Drizzle with remaining hot honey to taste. Fill two buns with the beef patties. Fill the remaining two buns with the BBQ pulled pork.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Absolutely! Swap cheddar for American or pepper jack on the beef patty and gouda for provolone or mozzarella on the chicken.

Can I make these burgers ahead of time?

You can prepare the pulled pork and form the patties in advance. Cook the chicken and burgers just before serving for the best texture.

What if I don't have a grill?

No problem! The stovetop method works perfectly. Use a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.