HUFFMAN’S BLOODY MARY BURGERS

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 300g of beef mince
• 300g of sausage meat
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp horseradish paste
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 bunch parsley, washed well
• 2-4 tbsp of Huffman’s Chilli pepper Hot Sauce to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcerstershire Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3/4 to 1 1/4-inch piece horseradish root, freshly grated
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp creme fraiche
• 4 good bread buns, ciabatta rolls, or thick slices of baguette
• A few romaine lettuce leaves
• A few tomatoes, sliced
• A little canola or olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Huffman’s Bloody Mary Ketchup to taste

METHOD:

1. Mix together the beef mince and sausage meat with the tomato paste, horseradish paste, celery seeds, parsley, Huffman’s Chilli Pepper Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, salt and a generous grind of pepper. Form into four thick patties, cover and refrigerate for an hour.
2. To make your horseradish dressing mix the grated horseradish root or paste (if you cant find fresh Horseradish)  along with the vinegar and crème fraiche and season with a little salt and freshly ground pepper.
3. Remove the patties from the fridge and allow to return to room temperature and then grill or fry in oil on a high heat until cooked; for medium-rare give each side 3-4 minutes. Then rest.

TO SERVE:

• Toast the bread buns, then top with lettuce and tomato and a generous dollop of the horseradish dressing.
• Add the burgers and top with a dollop of Huffman’s Bloody Mary ketchup and if you’re feeling particularly extravagant add some crisp fried streaky bacon and a pickle or two!