The Pretzel Burger Dog as Served by the Host Richie Farina for the Cooking Competition at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas as seen on Cooking Channel's Carinval Kings episode CCCRK101H.
Recipe courtesy of Richie Farina

Two-Dimensional Stuffed Burger

Getting reviews...
  • Level: Advanced
  • Total: 1 hr 30 min
  • Active: 1 hr 30 min
  • Yield: 1 serving
Share This Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

Special equipment:
a deep fryer; a spiral slicer, a wooden skewer; edible paper printed with an image of a burger; a whipped cream canister; an N2O charger
  1. Preheat a deep-fryer to 325 degrees F. Preheat a flat-top griddle.
  2. Mix together the ground beef, 1 ounce of the pepper jack, the pork belly, diced jalapeños, pickles and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  3. Thread the mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes and the remaining 2 ounces pepper jack onto a wooden skewer. Wrap the beef mixture around the vegetables and flatten into a patty.
  4. Oil the flat-top. Place the skewer on the flat-top and sear on both side. Transfer to a plate and remove the skewer.
  5. Place the bacon in a skillet and heat gently to render the fat. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon; reserve the fat. Put the sliced jalapeños in the bacon fat and infuse for 20 minutes. Strain the bacon fat and set aside.
  6. Put the tapioca maltodextrin in the bowl of a food processor and drizzle in the jalapeño-infused bacon fat. Pulse the mixture until a powder forms.
  7. Mix the tempura mix with 1 cup water and place in a whipped cream canister. Charge the canister with one N2O charger. Batter the burger in the tempura mixture and fry in the deep-fryer until crispy; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Mix together the ketchup, molasses and vinegar in a bowl to make a sauce. Attach edible paper to one side of the burger using some of the sauce as glue. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  9. Mix together flour, paprika, chili powder and some salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge the onions in the flour mixture. Fry the onions in the deep-fryer until golden. Transfer to a basket and sprinkle with salt and the jalapeño powder. Top with the burger. Serve with a side of the reserved sauce. 

Fudge Factor

Sifted: Plan-Ahead Valentine's Day Desserts Feb 6, 2013

By: Lauren Miyashiro

Get our take on the best in food news, recipes and more from around the web, including the best Valentine's Day recipes.

Over-the-Top-Delicious Treats to Satisfy Your Food Obsession

Are you infatuated with ice cream? Do you lust over lobster? Swoon at the sight of chocolate? Here's the best recipe for each food …

Review: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Chocolate Bar Nov 16, 2012

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert have teamed up with master chocolatier Christopher Curtin to create the "Good & Evil" chocolate b …

The Craziest Chocolate Creations for American Chocolate Week Mar 17, 2013

It’s officially American Chocolate Week. Check out photos of mind-blowing chocolate creations.

Train Frontman Pat Monahan's Dark Chocolate Obsession Feb 11, 2013

By: Cameron Curtis

Train frontman Pat Monahan, an avid chocolate lover, shared with us his top five reasons for eating dark chocolate.

Chocolate Desserts

Indulge in our decadent chocolate desserts, from cookies and cakes to puddings, souffles and truffles.

Essentials: Chocolate Basics Sep 1, 2016

Satisfy that chocolate craving in your very own kitchen. All you need is baking chocolate and a little know-how. It also helps to …