BBQ Riburger on Cheesy Garlic Bread

Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Sauce:

1 tablespoon vegetable Oil

1 clove garlic, grated

1/2 medium Vidalia onion, minced

2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice

3 tablespoons molasses

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 chipotle peppers in adobo

Ground Pork BBQ Riburger:

2 pounds ground pork

Kosher salt

Garlic Bread:

1 stick melted butter

2 tablespoons mince garlic

1 32-inch French loaf, split and halved

3 cups grated fresh mozzarella

Dill pickles

For the sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add ketchup, pineapple, molasses, vinegar, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, and chipotles. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and blend until mostly smooth. Reserve.

For the burgers: Preheat the grill top to medium-high to high heat.

Form the ground pork into long and rectangular patties that fit the shape of the bread, keeping in mind there will be 2 patties per half of the bread. Sprinkle the exterior with salt and place on a hot grill top for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and baste generously with BBQ sauce. Flip and continue cooking for a couple more minutes, continuously flipping and basting the burger.

For the bread: Place the rack in the middle of the oven and set the oven to broil. Mix the melted butter with the garlic and brush on the cut sides of the bread. Top with the cheese and place under the broiler just until the edges are lightly crisped, about 2 minutes.

For the sandwich build: After your garlic bread is done, place 2 burgers on each bottom half of the bread. Slice each portion in half, yielding 4 sandwiches. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

We got this recipe from the Sandwich King HERE is the original recipe.

The BBQ sauce is the best part of this sandwich. I separated half of the sauce before adding the peppers because our kids don't like the spice. Don't forget to add the pickle to the sandwich, it takes it to another level.