Recipe: Southern Pickle Burger with Original Fried Pickles

The Southern Pickle Burger is comfort food with a Southern twist: a juicy burger on a pretzel bun, topped with melted cheddar and fried pickles for a fresh crunch. Carolina BBQ sauce and Ranch Dressing add extra kick and creaminess. A hearty burger that scores instantly as a lunch or dinner dish, and ideal for foodservice operators who want to stand out with American classics.

A juicy Southern burger with Original Fried Pickles that performs in foodservice

See the step-by-step preparation below:

1. Toast the bun: Lightly toast the Pretzel Bun for extra flavor and texture.

2. Cook the burger: Grill the Pre-Smashed Burger on a hot griddle and season with Burger Magic seasoning.

3. Melt the cheese: Flip the burger and immediately place a Cheddar Slice on top so it can melt.

4. Cook the bacon: Fry the Bacon until crispy on the griddle.

5. Build the burger:
   • Spread Ranch Dressing on the bottom half of the bun
   • Add lettuce, the burger with melted cheddar, bacon, tomato and onion
   • Add Original Fried Pickles for extra crunch and fresh acidity
   • Drizzle with Hickory BBQ Sauce

Original Fried Pickles: the new snack trend in foodservice

Fried pickles are rapidly gaining popularity in foodservice: from American diners and sports bars to fast-casual restaurants, pubs and festival food in the Netherlands and Belgium. Their crunchy bite and fresh flavor make them ideal as a topping in dishes like this burger.

The Southern Pickle Burger combines several elements that are currently popular in foodservice:

• a pretzel bun as a distinctive bread choice
• a smashburger as this year’s leading burger trend
• and the fried pickle as a must-have snack and topping

For pubs, beer cafés and fast-casual restaurants, this is a dish that taps into the demand for richly topped comfort food burgers with a strong American identity. With fried pickles, you claim your place in the trend and show that your menu offers that little bit extra.