Hamburgers
A fella on the another forum mentioned burgers, fries and shakes. I thought I’d open up a more specific can of worms here. Something near and dear to me: Hamburgers, recipes, techniques and what do you really like?
I’ll eat a hamburger almost any time or anywhere. It’s rare that I meet one that I don’t like, but some are far better than others. What I really like are ones that I make at home and cook on the grill. There are so many “burger buffs” out there, all with their own hard and fast, do and don’t rules for building a “superior” burger. Many of them are contradictory—and from noted and competent chefs. I guess it all boils down to: What do you like? As for me (and I’ve tried a bunch of things), I like a basic burger. 80/20 if I can find it, with some hot sauce and garlic, sometimes minced onion. Salt and (fresh cracked) pepper before it hits the grill. A nice toasted/grilled Pepperidge Farm sesame seed bun or a bakery bun if I’m building them bigger. Some sliced or diced onion on the bottom of the bun with mustard (generally regular yellow, but I have a variety and it changes at whim) and some ketchup or A1 on the top. There you have it. Some times I feel like some mayo, lettuce and tomatos on top and at other times I’ll try some crazy topping/burger recipe, but I have always come back to my standard. I’m going to experiment with grinding some different cuts of meat here soon—I’m told it makes a world of difference. I wouldn’t know, but I intend to find out and have fun doing it. So, what is your favorite hamburger recipe? |
GASP! Posting this thread the day before Cow Appreciation Day! The horror!;)
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Well... that's just it. I appreciate cows. Lots.
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Like Foamy, I appreciate cows reasonably well... :rolleyes: OK, medium and medium well, anyway... :D Favorite burger joints are "Five Guys" and "Whataburger". Restaurant burgers include "Ruby Tuesday" and "Cracker Barrel"... I like my burgers as a double-dip: with cheese... |
I have been told my burgers are exceptional.
Cooked inside or out, with different techniques. But, I always use Natures Seasoning. ______________________________________ |
I haven't had a real burger (as opposed to a fast food restaurant burger, or one of those pre-formed pink slime things) in years.
I should really buy some good quality ground beef and fry one up. Roll, ketchup, maybe a leaf of lettuce and a slice of real tomato. |
ELK Burger that has about 3% fat marinated in Lea&Perrins Worchestershire Sauce, patted THIN so it cooks medium well properly. Seasoned with Montreal Steak Seasoning, cooked over Kingsford Hickory Charcoal. Topped with a slice of Pepper Jack just before ready to come off the grill.
Served on a large Kaiser Roll, topped with Green Olives, Pickles, and A1 Steak Sauce. Sauteed Mushrooms optional. Sometimes substitute the A1 with Guldens Mustard and Heinz Ketchup. NEVER, EVER, any stinkin' onions ! Neither Raw nor cooked onions are allowed on ANY decent burger. Pure fetid nonsense. |
My absolute favorite are these: http://originaltommys.com/ I'll get a craving and drive 1500 miles to get it.
Around here, I prefer Fuddrucker's, Whataburger or Carl's Jr. In-N-Out is another good choice. Tasty, cheap, simple and fast Bill |
Might I suggest your ground beef of choice, mixed with between one and two slices of finely chopped high end (nitrate free) bacon.
Easy to do and quite tasty. |
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You do realize that Worchestershire sauce has onions in it, don't you? |
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