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26 spring/summer 2020 B u i l d a B E T T E R B u r g e r ! From homemade pickles to candied bacon, elevate your backyard burgers with these fantastically flavorful recipes. Z e s t y Q u i c k P i c k l e s Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 teaspoon dried dill, chopped, or 2 tablespoons fresh dill 1 bay leaf 4 cucumbers, cut into angled 1-inch slices Heat small saucepan over medium high heat. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, garlic and red pepper flakes, if desired; cook until mixture begins to simmer and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. In heat-proof bowl, toss dill, bay leaf and sliced cucumbers. Pour simmering liquid over cucumbers and stir to evenly coat. Cool to room temperature or chill before serving. Note: Pickles may be made up to 3 days in advance. Refrigerate in covered non-reactive container. Article and photos courtesy of Omaha Steaks and Family Features. Find more ideas for upgrading your backyard grilling experience at OmahaSteaks.com. C a n d i e d B a c o n Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 1 pound (1 package) Omaha Steaks Applewood Smoked Steak-Cut Bacon 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup packed light brown sugar Heat oven to 375° F. Place wire rack on foil-lined baking sheet. Place strips of bacon on wire rack and sprinkle with black pepper. Lightly pat brown sugar on top of bacon in thin layer. Place baking sheet on center rack in oven and bake 25 minutes, or until brown sugar melts and bacon is crisp. Remove from oven and cool 10 min utes. Using tongs, transfer bacon to parchment-lined baking sheet and cool to room temperature. Store in airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature.

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