{
  "id": "CAT04-R28",
  "slug": "cat04-r28-daytona-boardwalk-citrus-barbecue-beef-sliders",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat04-r28-daytona-boardwalk-citrus-barbecue-beef-sliders.html",
  "title": "Daytona Boardwalk Citrus-Barbecue Beef Sliders",
  "category": "Meals (Cuban-FL, citrus, pork, chicken, rice)",
  "category_id": "CAT04",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 15,
  "cook_time_minutes": 15,
  "total_time_minutes": 30,
  "primary_cooking_method": "GRILL",
  "primary_food": "beef",
  "vegetarian": false,
  "allergens": [
    "wheat",
    "soy"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    "1 lb ground beef (450 g)",
    "½ teaspoon salt",
    "¼ teaspoon black pepper",
    "8 small slider rolls",
    "½ cup barbecue sauce (120 ml)",
    "¼ cup Florida orange juice (60 ml)",
    "1 teaspoon orange zest",
    "1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar",
    "1 cup shredded lettuce, optional (40 g)",
    "8 thin pickle slices, optional",
    "Neutral oil for the skillet or grill"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Mix barbecue sauce, orange juice, orange zest, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes; set aside.",
    "2. Divide beef into eight small patties and season with salt and pepper.",
    "3. Cook patties in a lightly oiled skillet or on a clean grill over medium heat, turning once, until each reaches 160°F (71°C).",
    "4. Brush lightly with the orange-barbecue sauce during the final minute of cooking. Keep remaining sauce separate for serving.",
    "5. Place patties on slider rolls and add lettuce or pickles if desired."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Cook ground beef to 160°F (71°C), checked with a food thermometer. Use a clean utensil for cooked patties and serving sauce."
}