Portobello Caprese Burgers
BBQ Spot
4
15 minutes
45 minutes

Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp Three Little Pigs All Purpose BBQ Rub
- 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
- Vegetable oil (for grill)
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 burger or sandwich buns
- 8 slices tomato
- 4 large fresh basil leaves
Directions
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill on medium-high heat (350°F) for 15 minutes.
- In small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and Three Little Pigs All Purpose BBQ Rub .
- Wipe the tops of mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Place the mushrooms in a large zip-tight plastic bag; pour the oil mixture into the bag. Seal the bag, pressing out excess air. Massage the mushrooms in the bag with the marinade. Let the mushrooms stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Oil a clean kitchen towel and use tongs to coat the hot grill grate with oil. Remove the mushrooms from the marinade. Use tongs to place the mushrooms gill side up on the hot grill grate. Cook the mushrooms, uncovered, for 14 minutes. Turn the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes longer. Place 1 slice of cheese over each mushroom. Cook the mushrooms, covered, 2 minutes longer or until the cheese melts.
- Place the mushrooms on the bottom buns. Evenly top the mushrooms with tomatoes, basil sprigs and top buns.