Coffee Rubbed Burgers With Dr Pepper Bbq Sauce

• 1 RawSpiceBar's Memphis Smoky Dry Rub (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1.5 tablespoons ground coffee (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1/2 tablespoon salt (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 1/4 tablespoon coriander (for COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX)
• 2 tablespoons butter ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly minced ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1/2 cup ketchup ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 6 ounces Dr Pepper ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 3 tablespoons brewed coffee ( for DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE)
• 2 pounds Angus ground beef (85/15) (for BURGERS)
• 2 tablespoons Dr Pepper BBQ sauce (for BURGERS)
• 1 dash salt and pepper (for BURGERS)
• 1 Pretzel buns (for BURGERS)
• 1 Arugula lettuce (for BURGERS)
• 8 slices peppered bacon (for BURGERS)

1. 1. Combine coffee rub seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and mix together with a fork. Set aside
2. 2. Melt butter over MED heat in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
3. 3. Add remaining sauce ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
4. 4. Pour sauce into blender or food processor and puree. Set aside to cool.
5. 5. To a mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper and 2 Tbsp cooled bbq sauce. Mix well with your hands. Divide into 4 equal sections. Each burger will be 1/2 pound.
6. 6. Rub coffee rub seasoning mix over both sides of each burger.
7. 7. Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat, add a small pat of butter and toast the pretzel buns (sliced side down). Remove from pan to cool.
8. 8. Add 1 Tbsp butter to skillet and add burgers. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until burger is cooked to desired doneness.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/coffee-rubbed-burgers-with-dr-pepper-bbq-sauce-5791bd81efbce006452fd7a6 (may not work)