Back bacon, which is from cured, smoked cooked pork loin, is also known as Canadian bacon south of the border. Peameal bacon is also from the pork loin but has been cured in brine, or sweet pickled, and is uncooked. Peameal bacon is characterized by its cornmeal crust.
A tender cut of beef, such as sirloin, can be grilled, sliced and topped with a zesty orange barbecue sauce to serve right away on crusty rolls. Or grill it ahead, slice and reheat on the barbecue or in the oven.
Garlicky beef paired with horseradish mustard makes an excellent sandwich. Prepare the beef a day ahead and assemble the sandwiches just before you go.
Golden onions cooked to sweetness add pizzazz to the beef on buns.
Japanese pork-and-cabbage dumplings, called gyoza, inspired these yummy burgers. The subtle sweetness of brioche or pain au lait buns makes for a perfect pairing, but if you can't find them, substitute with your favourite soft hamburger buns.
Serve these Chinese-inspired burgers topped with Napa Slaw on sesame buns.
