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Food + Family = The Flavour of Together

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As a child, I truly believed summer was filled with long, lazy days. As a parent, I appreciate all the work that goes into creating those long, lazy days for my children. Camp has to be researched and booked. Play dates need to be organized. Vacations have to be scheduled, and then executed, with the least amount of drama. Road trips must be mapped out. Whew! All so we can milk every moment of sunshine, warm weather and patio time… and create the illusion of a perfect, endless summer.

Of course, one of my favourite ways to savour the season is to enjoy a good barbecue with friends and family! I’m always looking to elevate my food in simple and stress-free ways. That’s why I adore Club House La Grille. With a delicious selection of seasonings, rubs, marinades and BBQ Sauces, La Grille will make you the hero of the grill!

Now be honest. Hands up if you’ve paid $10+ for a “gourmet” burger. I know, right! Since when did an order of a burger, fries and drink cost $15.65! And just what constitutes gourmet? While I’d like to believe the quality of the meat patty is improved, some restaurants will simply play up the toppings to justify the inflated price. Special cheese? That’s a gourmet burger. Avocado spread? That’s a gourmet burger. Secret sauce? That’s a gourmet burger.

Well friends, I’m here to show you how to make the most delicious “gourmet” burger featuring Club House La Grille Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ Sauce. Sweet and smoky barbecue flavours, along with herbs, spices, and a splash of whiskey are blended with the tanginess of tomato and sweetness of molasses, to create a rich, bold BBQ flavour. It’s the perfect way to elevate a burger, and trust me, it won’t break the bank either. I use turkey burgers in my recipe, as I find the pungent, smoky sauce complements the milder-tasting meat nicely.

#FlavourStory4 turkey burger patties
1 bottle Club House La Grille Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ Sauce
4 hamburger rolls, toasted
4 slices gouda cheese
1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded lettuce

Barbecue turkey burger patties for 12-14 minute on medium heat, or according to manufacturer’s directions if you’re using frozen patties. During the last two minutes of grilling, add gouda to the burgers to melt the cheese. Place hamburger rolls (cut side down) on indirect burners to toast them lightly. 

Assemble the burger by layering turkey patty, sliced onion and a generous helping (trust me, douse it on!) of Club House La Grille Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ Sauce. Top with a tower of shredded lettuce. Et voila! A mouth-watering, saucy burger that is tangy, sweet and rich with bold barbecue flavour. Serves 4.

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  6. ugh I had some oral surgery last week and can’t eat anything like this for at least another week.. ugh.. thank you Lena!!!! :)

  11. I love their products and use them all the time. What an excellent donation program for the United Way :) Kudos to McCormick !!

  12. it needs jalepeno peppers on or in it. but now Im hungry. and kudos for them donating.

  17. Our family enjoys La Grills Hickory smoke. I love when companies donate to causes like united way.

  23. I have the same complaint…a burger for $14+ is a little ridiculous…your recipe looks like a keeper.

  24. La Grille makes some fab dry seasonings but wow, I didn’t know they made BBQ sauce too. Clearly, I’ve been living under a rock!!

  34. This sauce sounds like a hit,cant wait to fire up the BBQ tomorrow for Fathers Day and give this a try.Thanks

  36. Your picture has me craving burgers and I didn’t know that La Grill made BBQ sauce