2026 Derby Burger Challenge™
The Jerk
Created By Greg Yopp, La Grange, KY

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Ingredients

Makes 4 burgers

• 1 lb. Kentucky Cattlemen’s 80/20 Ground Beef 
• 2 tsp Dan-O’s Sweet Caribbean or Original Seasoning
  
• 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese, habanero jack for more heat
• Jerk Seasoning
• Mayonnaise
• 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced​​​
• 1 Mango, thinly sliced
  
• 1 Avocado, sliced
  
• Plantain Chips
• 4 Dave's Killer Bread Burger Buns

Instructions

1. Divide the ground beef into equal patties.
2. Season both sides with Dan-O’s Sweet Caribbean seasoning.
3. Grill patties over medium-high heat until fully cooked (USDA recommends 160F for Ground Beef).
4. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with pepper jack cheese and allow it to melt.
5. Toast Bun on Grill.
6. In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise and jerk seasoning until smooth.
7. Assemble. Spread jerk mayo on the bottom bun, add the grilled patty with melted cheese, top with thinly sliced red onion, mango, and avocado. Add a handful of plantain chips, then place the top bun.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy of Greg Yopp, 2026 Kentucky Derby Burger Challenge

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