In time for Fourth of July cookouts, here are some burger recipes from Big Buns, which has locations in Ballston, Reston and Shirlington.
Classic Burger Set Up + Build Order
Top brioche bun (lightly buttered then toasted)
- American cheese (1 slice)
- Seasoned 7 oz. Angus burger (80/20 angus Beef)
- 3 parts salt and 1 part pepper finely ground seasoning – a half teaspoon on each side of burger
- Pickles (5-6 so there’s pickle in every bite)
- Tomato (2 slices so there’s tomato in every bite)
- Onions (spread evenly across setup)
- Lettuce (spread evenly across setup)
- Duke’s mayo (1 oz. spread evenly on bottom bun)
Big Buns Collaboration Burger
Top brioche bun (lightly buttered then toasted)
- Pickled red onions (spread evenly across set up)
- Cheddar cheese (1 slice)
- Seasoned 7 oz. angus burger
- 80/20 angus beef
- 3 parts salt and 1 part pepper finely ground seasoning – a half teaspoon on each side of burger
- Tomato (2 slices so there’s tomato in every bite)
- Lettuce (spread evenly across set up)
- Bacon jam (1.5 oz. spread evenly on bottom bun)
Bottom brioche bun (lightly buttered then toasted)
Courtesy of Big Buns
Bacon Jam Recipe
Local
1 cup crispy bacon bits·
10oz apricot preserves
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