Heat a heavy based non-stick frying pan over medium-heat. Split
and toast the brioche buns until nice and golden, about 1 to 2
minutes, being careful, as they will burn quickly. Remove &
keep warm.
Sear the tomatoes in the same pan over a very high heat for 1-2
minutes until just starting to burn, remove & keep warm
For the pancetta place the slices flat into the same frying pan
& cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes each side until golden
& crisp
For the patties place a thumbprint in the centre of each patty
to help the cook evenly. Season both sides of each patty with sea
salt and cracked black pepper & gently rub a little oil or fat
onto both sides.
Bring the frying pan to full heat then fry the patties, 4
minutes per side, for medium-cooked burgers (cook longer if you
prefer your burgers well done). In the last minute of cooking add
the butter & baste over the burgers, this will make them extra
rich & juicy.
To build the burgers:
Spoon the onion relish onto the base of the toasted
brioche
Place the tomato on top of relish
Next add a few lettuce leaves
Place the Pattie on the lettuce
Top with warm cheese sauce
Place the pancetta on top of cheese sauce
Add some more lettuce leaves
Scatter some dill pickles over the lettuce
Spoon the burger relish onto the toasted lid & place on
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