A spoonful of Sacla' Fiery Chilli Pesto really adds a kick of heat to this mouth-watering burger. Topped with crispy bacon, melting cheese and gherkins, it's the ultimate twist on a barbecue classic.
Place the minced beef, onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well with a good pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Set aside in the fridge for an hour or until you are ready to cook and serve.
Step 3
Meanwhile place the bacon rashers on a grill rack and place under the grill and cook until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Step 5
When ready to cook the burgers use wet hands and shape the mixture into four burgers. Brush both sides of the burgers with the vegetable oil.
Step 7
Heat a frying pan and add the burgers and cook for about 4 minutes each side.
Step 9
Add slices of gherkin to the top of each burger plus 2 rashers of bacon and slices of Taleggio cheese and place under the grill and cook for about a minute until melting and bubbling.
Step 11
Slice the burger buns and place under the grill to toast just lightly.
Step 13
To assemble the burgers spread a tablespoon of Fiery Chilli Pesto over the base of each burger bun, top with the burgers, bacon and cheese then a final topping of rocket leaves and the burger bun top.
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