Barbecue Pulled Pork, Beef, and Bacon are combined to create the burger that’s been named the Filthy Burger; this burger is like nothing else you’ve ever tasted. This is the best burger I’ve ever eaten and that holds true all these years later.
When my friend Rebecca first described Filthy Burgers to me, I think my jaw actually dropped. Just the thought of those three meats combined in one burger, I knew I needed to try it for myself.
I made these burgers for the first time a few years ago. Just remembering that first bite makes my mouth water today. This is a burger I make every chance I get.
Because this is hands-down, beyond any doubt, the best burger I have ever tasted.
When I tell you that you really need to try these burgers, just trust me. Next time you make pulled pork , set aside a portion of the leftovers and make these burgers as soon as you possibly can.
I made these burgers for a family barbecue and every single person loved them. My boys thought they were in burger heaven and declared them the best burgers in the universe.
Filthy Burgers Recipe
- Combine the bacon, pork, and beef in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands to evenly distribute the different meats. Use a ring mold (as outlined above) or shape the patties with your hands. Place them on a large tray. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set the tray in the refrigerator while you preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Set a spray bottle of water next to the grill, so that you can spray down any flare-ups. Place the cold burgers on the grill and don’t touch them again until they are browned on the bottom and about halfway up the sides, about 4 minutes. You should be able to easily slide your spatula under them. If flames flare up from the fat in the burger, spritz the burgers with a little water.
- Flip the burgers carefully and continue grilling over medium-high heat until there are grill marks under the burgers, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the burgers over to one side of the grill and turn the burners off under the burgers and adjust the other burners to medium-low heat. This allows the burgers to finish cooking over indirect heat. When the interior temperature is 5°F below the point you like it, (rare: 125-130°F, medium: 140-150°F, well: 160-170°F), lay the slices of cheese over each burger and transfer the burgers to a clean tray. Loosely cover them with foil and let them rest until the cheese has melted.
- While the burgers are resting, toast the buns on the grill. Build the burgers with whichever topping you like best. I personally recommend copious amounts of barbecue sauce.
Burger Making Tips
I recommend using a kitchen scale to make uniform burger patties. It sounds like more work, but it’s really easier than without the scale. First, place the scale in a gallon size zip-close bag, so that the raw meat doesn’t touch the scale.
Set a 4 or 4 1/2-inch ring or biscuit cutter on the covered scale and add 5 ounces of meat inside the ring. Press gently to spread the meat into a circle. Lift the cutter and then gently pick up the formed patty and transfer to a tray or sheet pan .
The burgers can be made in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
How To Freeze Homemade Burgers
The burgers can also be frozen. This recipe can be doubled or tripled without any difficulty. Place the tray with shaped uncooked patties on it in the freezer. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to two days.
If you would like to store them in the freezer for longer, transfer the frozen patties to a large ziploc bag and seal tightly to remove air from the bag.
Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Cook the burgers directly from frozen. Place the frozen patties on the hot grill and add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
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- ▢ 2 pound bacon cooked until crisp, crumbled or chopped small
- ▢ 2 cups cooked barbecue pulled pork roughly chopped
- ▢ 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef between 80/20 - 75/25 lean
- ▢ kosher salt
- ▢ freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ sliced pepper jack or cheddar cheese
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- ▢ For serving:
- ▢ toasted burger buns
- ▢ favorite barbecue sauce
- ▢ thinly sliced red onion
- ▢ sliced tomatoes
- ▢ sliced pickles
- ▢ crisp lettuce
Instructions
- Combine the bacon, pork, and beef in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands to evenly distribute the different meats. Use a ring mold (as outlined above) or shape the patties with your hands. Place them on a large tray. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set the tray in the refrigerator while you preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Set a spray bottle of water next to the grill, so that you can spray down any flare-ups. Place the cold burgers on the grill and don’t touch them again until they are browned on the bottom and about halfway up the sides, about 4 minutes. You should be able to easily slide your spatula under them. If flames flare up from the fat in the burger, spritz the burgers with a little water.
- Flip the burgers carefully and continue grilling over medium-high heat until there are grill marks under the burgers, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the burgers over to one side of the grill and turn the burners off under the burgers and adjust the other burners to medium-low heat. This allows the burgers to finish cooking over indirect heat. When the interior temperature is 5°F below the point you like it, (rare: 125-130°F, medium: 140-150°F, well: 160-170°F), lay the slices of cheese over each burger and transfer the burgers to a clean tray. Loosely cover them with foil and let them rest until the cheese has melted.
- While the burgers are resting, toast the buns on the grill. Build the burgers with whichever topping you like best. I personally recommend copious amounts of barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 7/30/15 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/29/19}
Filthy Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 pound bacon cooked until crisp, crumbled or chopped small
- 2 cups cooked barbecue pulled pork roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef between 80/20 - 75/25 lean
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- sliced pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- For serving:
- toasted burger buns
- favorite barbecue sauce
- thinly sliced red onion
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced pickles
- crisp lettuce
Instructions
- Combine the bacon, pork, and beef in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands to evenly distribute the different meats. Use a ring mold (as outlined above) or shape the patties with your hands. Place them on a large tray. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set the tray in the refrigerator while you preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Set a spray bottle of water next to the grill, so that you can spray down any flare-ups. Place the cold burgers on the grill and don’t touch them again until they are browned on the bottom and about halfway up the sides, about 4 minutes. You should be able to easily slide your spatula under them. If flames flare up from the fat in the burger, spritz the burgers with a little water.
- Flip the burgers carefully and continue grilling over medium-high heat until there are grill marks under the burgers, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the burgers over to one side of the grill and turn the burners off under the burgers and adjust the other burners to medium-low heat. This allows the burgers to finish cooking over indirect heat. When the interior temperature is 5°F below the point you like it, (rare: 125-130°F, medium: 140-150°F, well: 160-170°F), lay the slices of cheese over each burger and transfer the burgers to a clean tray. Loosely cover them with foil and let them rest until the cheese has melted.
- While the burgers are resting, toast the buns on the grill. Build the burgers with whichever topping you like best. I personally recommend copious amounts of barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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