When we think of a juicy, sizzling, flame grilled burger, there is one particular name that comes to mind… Burger King. Home of America’s favorite burger, the Whopper, have years of advertising, subconsciously induced us to go to Burger King every time we need to eat a quick burger meal, or are these burgers really that good?
Today, we have a good excuse to find out, as Burger King is proposing a new burger… The Bacon King.
Why is it The King over all the other lineup of BK burgers? It’s because this burger features two beef patties, eight strips of thick cut bacon, four slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayo, all sandwiched between a toasted sesame seed bun.
This is definitely a meat feast for all vegetable-haters! We’ve seen people, like Big Bertu the Bugernator, whose first act after unwrapping a burger is to get rid of the lettuce and tomatoes! These people will love the Bacon King, as they get to bite off at the meat immediately!
The burger was initially available last October in America but only made it to Europe in the past weeks.
The Bacon King features two flame-grilled beef patties. These are the large Whopper variety 113gr ones. Burger King has two sizes of patties, the larger ones they use in their Whoppers and the smaller ones they use in their other hamburgers. They spared no expense with the Bacon King, and that makes this a very hefty burger. The diameter of the burger itself is much larger than your standard McDonalds. The beef patties are grilled 4 in a row, and since the thickness is consistent, they are always cooked at the right temperature. You just pop the patties in, and the griller does a fast job. The guys & gals in food-making area have done the process so many times that they work like a perfectly oiled machine, and build a burger in almost record time.
With a total of 225gr of beef, this one is plenty meaty. It’s a calorie big shot at 1040 cals, but gym lovers will love the 57gr of protein! Big eaters will care less, so let’s just move on!
At the heart of the King, we have eight pieces of thick-cut smoked bacon. If there is anything we love more than cat youtubes, it’s Bacon! It’s plentiful. However, we wish it was a bit crispier. Somewhat like the hard bacon, we get in our English breakfast! We think that BK does the bacon the way it is, so you get a “soft” eating experience without any hard crunching going on in your mouth.
Of both sauces, the ketchup mostly prevailed over the mayo, making the burger a bit more on the tangy side. Despite all the sauces, there is no mess or spill. The King manages to keep its act together.
The buns have been perfectly engineered to house the patties. They fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. The taste and texture of the bread are one of the highlights of this burger. Indeed the bread is all baked locally, Maltese-style, and it shows.
We always like the Burger King fries. They are crunchy, precisely salted and slightly less calorific than McDonald’s ones. However, BK has managed to better themselves one up with their Curly fries. These fries are even crunchier than the standard ones. And we love the shape! BK should strongly consider having these as an option ALL YEAR ROUND! Get an extra bbq or chili sauce dip, and you’re set in heaven!
There is a lot to like about the Bacon King burger. In essence, it’s the meat and cheese brother of the double Whopper, with loads of bacon but minus the vegetables. Bacon-wise, it crushes down McDonald’s Crispy McBacon like a collision between a bike and a concrete truck. Unless you have a huge appetite, there’s enough bacon & meat to feed two!
