B.B.Q Buffalo Burgers with Firecracker Coleslaw

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Serves 6 to 8

  • 2 lbs. Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
  • 2 Tb. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper

Mix above ingredients all together, and form into 6 to 8 burgers.

Set gas grill to high heat. 500+ degrees.

Place burgers on grill and cook for 2.5 minutes each side, closing grill during cooking.

Brush with B.B.Q. sauce and grill for an additional 30 seconds each side.

Place burger on grilled French bread and top with Firecracker coleslaw.

Jill’s BBQ Sauce

In heavy Sauce pan over medium high heat, mix the following:

  • 1 Tbl. Olive Oil
  • ¼  Cup finely chopped Onion
  • 2 tsp. chopped Garlic
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • ¼  tsp. Cayenne + to taste
  • ½  tsp. each: Chili Powder, Cumin & Coriander
  • dash Cinnamon

Deglaze with:

1/4 cup Bourbon (Buffalo Trace)

Add:

  • 1.5 lbs. Ketchup
  • 1 Tbl. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbl. Worcestershire
  • Dash of Liquid Smoke

Stir until well incorporated. Bring to a boil.

Left over B.B.Q. Sauce can be refrigerated and used at a later time.

Firecracker Coleslaw

Toss together:

  • 1 head Green Cabbage, halved and sliced thin
  • 1 Red Onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 2 grated Carrots
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini de-stemmed and flash processed

Dressing:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1 small tube Wasabi
  • 1 Tb. Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Salt

Mix in blender and pour over cabbage, toss to coat and season to taste.

Best if made the day before.

Fresh with a clean spicy kick, great alone or served on the BBQ sandwich!