8 slices meridian double smoked bacon, cooked until crispy
2 tbsp. butter
Directions
Combine ground coffee, 1/2 tbsp. salt, paprika, brown sugar, 1/2 tbsp. pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and coriander, and mix together using a fork
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat
Add onions and garlic to the saucepan and saute until onions are translucent
Add ketchup, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire, brown sugar, 6 oz. Meridian Chicken & Rib Sauce, ancho chili powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper and brewed coffee
Stir to combine, then bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until sauce has thickened
Pour sauce into a blender and puree, then set aside to cool
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, 2 tbsp. bbq sauce, salt and pepper and mix well with your hands
Divide into 4 equal patties
Rub coffee rub seasoning on each side of burger
Place burgers on the grill and cook until completely cooked through
Spread prepared bbq sauce mixture onto a bun
Layer arugula, burger patty and bacon and top with the other bun half