1lb. Bluetick Bourbon Burger

I was skeptical about bourbon in a burger patty but it actually comes through as a subtle smoky sweetness rather than tasting like a drink. Grilled them for a cookout and the chuck-pork blend stayed juicy even when I accidentally left one on a bit too long.

That real bourbon marinade comes through way more than I expected — you can smell it the second they hit the hot pan. Grilled them for a cookout and two people asked where I got them. The pork shoulder keeps them juicy even when I accidentally overcook them.

These patties are thick enough that they actually feel like a steakhouse burger instead of those sad frozen discs. The chuck and pork shoulder blend keeps them juicy even when I accidentally overcook them on the grill. My kids asked what was different, and I just said "the meat.