A Proper British Take on Comfort Food
Thereās comfort food and then thereās the kind that makes everyone at the table go quiet for a moment.
Our Burger Wellington does exactly that. It takes everything you love about a good burger; juicy beef, melted cheese, smoky bacon and wraps it up in a buttery, golden pastry that flakes with every bite. Then, to top it off, a generous spoonful of Harrisons Burger Relish adds a fruity, tomatoey kick that cuts through the richness like a dream.
Itās a mash-up of British ingenuity and BBQ indulgence; a dish that feels a bit fancy but is, at heart, exactly what we do best - real food, full of proper flavour.
This Burger Wellington was created in collaboration with Jackās Meat Shack, who knows a thing or two about BBQ brilliance. Heās taken the humble burger and given it the full Harrisons treatment, smoky, flaky, and absolutely packed with flavour.
Comfort Food, the Harrisons Way
Comfort food has always been about more than calories, itās about care. Itās the taste of home on a Sunday, the smell of something sizzling while the rain taps at the window, and the excuse to open another bottle and stay at the table a little longer.
At Harrisons, weāve been making sauces for those moments since 1979, when dinner wasnāt about trends or plating techniques, it was about flavour that makes people smile.
Our Burger Relish was crafted for exactly this kind of meal - thick, rich, and bursting with bold tomato and subtle fruitiness. Itās what brings this Wellington to life, that last spoonful that turns good into great.
Why Burger Wellington Works So Well
Thereās something quietly brilliant about taking a pub-classic burger and turning it into a showstopper. On paper, itās simple - beef, cheese, bacon and pastry. But when it all comes together, itās a revelation.
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The beef brings juicy, smoky depth.
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The cheese adds that gooey melt that clings to every bite.
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The bacon brings salt, texture, and indulgence.
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The pastry wraps it all up in buttery perfection.
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And Harrisons Burger Relish ties it together - sweet, tangy, and unmistakably ours.
The first slice through that golden crust is pure theatre. You get the steam, the aroma, and the oozing cheese all at once. Itās the kind of dish that makes the effort worth it, even if your kitchen looks like a bombās gone off afterwards.
A Star of the Season
This recipe isnāt just for BBQ season. Sure, it was born out of smoky summer cook-ups, but it shines even brighter in the colder months. When the evenings draw in and you want something hearty without heading for the takeaway, this is your go to.
Pair it with roasted potatoes or homemade chips, and suddenly youāve got something that feels both familiar and fresh; comfort food, but with a bit of cheeky swagger.
Itās also brilliant for hosting. Imagine pulling one of these golden parcels out of the oven for your mates or family, slicing it open at the table, and watching their faces. Youāll get questions, compliments, and probably requests for seconds.
Made with Real Ingredients, Made for Real People
At Harrisons, we donāt mess about with unnecessary additives or overcomplicated flavours. Everything we make is designed to enhance, not overpower.
Thatās why our Burger Relish is made right here in the UK, using real tomatoes and quality ingredients - no GMOs, no UPFs, no MSG. Itās vegan, halal, and kosher certified too, because proper flavour should be for everyone.
Weāve spent decades perfecting sauces that work just as well in a roadside cafĆ© as they do in a family kitchen. So when we say our relish can turn a burger into a Wellington, itās not a gimmick, itās proof that real food always wins.
The Burger Wellington Recipe Everyoneās Talking About
A smoky, juicy burger patty wrapped in melted cheese, crispy bacon, and flaky golden pastry, finished with a dollop of Harrisonās Burger Relish for the ultimate BBQ twist.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4):
For the Burger Patties:
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500g beef mince (80/20 fat ratio)
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2 tbsp Harrisonās Burger Relish
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp Harrisons mustard sauce
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½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Wellington Wrap:
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2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry
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2 slices American cheese rolled into balls
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12 rashers streaky bacon
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1 beaten egg (for glazing)
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Sesame seeds (for garnish)
For the BBQ Finish:
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Extra Harrisonās Burger Relish (for serving)
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Pickled onions & fresh rocket (for garnish)
METHOD INSTRUCTIONS
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Mix the beef mince, Harrisons Burger Relish, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Harrisons mustard sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
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Shape into 4 thick burger patties of equal size.Ā Place a rolled ball of burger cheese in the middle of two of the patties, then top with a second patty and seal them together to form one big filled monster patty.
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Preheat the grill to 180°C and set up for two zone cooking.
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Place patties on indirect heat, cover, and smoke for 20 minutes until they reach 55°C internal temp.
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Remove and let them cool slightly.
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Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4 squares - 2 squares should be slightly bigger in order to encase the wellington.
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Place 3 slices of streaky bacon on top of the bottom layer of pastry then lay another three across to form a cross shape.Ā Place a burger on top and wrap the bacon around like a parcel.
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Wrap the top layer of pastry around the burger like a parcel, sealing the edges.
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Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Raise the temperature of the grill to 200°C still two zone cooking.
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Place the wrapped burgers on a pizza stone or baking tray on the grill on indirect heat.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
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Let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice open to reveal the juicy burger inside.
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Serve with a generous dollop of Harrisons Burger Relish on top.
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Garnish with pickled onions and fresh rocket for an extra BBQ edge.

How to Serve It
Once youāve pulled it from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. That way, the cheese settles, and you get those perfect layers when you cut through.
Serve it with a big spoon of Harrisons Burger Relish on top, a handful of fresh rocket, and maybe a few tangy pickled onions to cut through the richness.
Itās the kind of meal that makes an ordinary night feel like an occasion. And if youāve got a few extra bottles of sauce around the table, even better; thereās always someone asking to āpass the sauce.ā
Download Burger Wellington RecipeComfort, Reimagined
Thereās a small bit of magic that happens when you mix humble ingredients with a bit of imagination, and thatās what this dish is all about.
The Burger Wellington is for those nights when you want something comforting but crave a twist. Itās for the cooks who love to experiment, the hosts who want to impress without the fuss, and the families who know the best meals are the ones that get a little messy.
Because comfort food doesnāt have to be beige or predictable. It can be bold, smoky, juicy, flaky and just a little bit cheeky.
