Yorkshire-based sausage and burger maker HECK! is fusing the Easter staple, the hot cross bun, with the savoury delight of a gourmet burger, creating a one-of-a-kind taste experience.
For food enthusiasts and curious eaters alike, the Hot Cross Bun Burger is a blend of sweet and savoury – 80% British pork infused with plump raisins, herbs and mixed spice – and, it is gluten-free.
The meaty mash-up is perfect for people to switch up their Easter feast and BBQ get togethers as the weather gets warmer.
The brains behind the bold new burger is Calum Smith, a development chef for the brand whose other fusion flavours have included the Hallowiener, Brussels sprout sausage, Guy Porks for bonfire night and last year’s strawberry & black pepper sausage for Wimbledon.
He said: “We explored the idea of putting a regular burger in a hot cross bun and then thought, why not put the flavours into the burger itself. The sweetness and spice enhance the savoury richness of the meat, creating the ideal flavour balance. Whether you choose to go the whole hog and nestle this one in between two halves of a freshly baked hot cross bun is entirely up to you!”
The new Hot Cross Bun Burger (2 pack / 320g / £3.50) can be ordered from the HECK! website www.heckfood.co.uk thr