Sonic’s Big Dill Burger—But Better!

I had to try my own version of the Big Dill Burger from SONIC®—and I’ve got to say, it turned out pretty dang good. Two crispy smash patties, melty cheese, fried pickle chips, and a homemade Dilly Ranch Mayo that brings the whole thing together. It’s loaded with flavor and easy to make on a flat top or in a cast iron skillet. #BigDillSmashBurger #soniccopycat #howtobbqright WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE: - Killer Hogs Steak Rub https://bit.ly/KillerHogsSteakRub Sonic Copycat - The Big Dill Double Smash Burger Recipe For the Smash Burgers: - 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (roll into 3oz balls) - Killer Hogs Steak Rub (or your favorite burger seasoning) - Slices of American cheese - Grilling oil - Hamburger buns - Shredded lettuce - Thick-cut dill pickles (we used Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Chips) - Fried pickle chips (we used Fresh Gourmet Crispy Dillies) For the Dilly Ranch Mayo: - 1 cup Blue Plate mayo - 3 tsp Ranch seasoning (about ½ a packet) - 1–2 tsp fresh chopped dill - 2 Tbsp dill pickle juice (from the pickle chip jar) Directions 1. Make the Dilly Ranch Mayo - Mix mayo, Ranch seasoning, fresh dill, and pickle juice in a small bowl. - Stir until smooth and let chill in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors come together. 2. Prep the Beef - Form the ground beef into 3oz balls. Don’t pack them tight—keep them loose for a better smash. 3. Smash and Sear - Heat a flat-top griddle or cast iron over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface. - Place the beef balls on the hot griddle and let them sit for about 1 minute—just long enough to form a light crust. - Flip the balls over and smash them hard with a spatula or burger press. - Season with Killer Hogs Steak Rub. - Cook for 2–3 minutes, then flip again. - Season the other side, add a slice of American cheese, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. 4. Build the Stack - Stack two patties for each burger. 5. Toast the Buns - Place your buns cut-side-down on the griddle for about 30 seconds until toasted and golden. 6. Assemble the Burger - Bottom bun → double smash patties - Top with fried pickle chips - Add shredded lettuce and thick-cut pickles - Spread Dilly Ranch Mayo on the top bun - Close it up and serve Connect With Malcom Reed: http://howtobbqright.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HowToBBQRight/ X - https://twitter.com/howtobbqright Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/howtobbqright/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@howtobbqright/ Malcom's Podcast - http://howtobbqright.com/howtobbqright-podcast/ For Malcom's BBQ Supplies visit - https://h2qshop.com/