How to make a better home cooked hamburger ?

[67SniperHockey]

Kern, sorry if I missed it but I am assuming you are using grain fed beef only?

 

[Kern Dog]

Uhhh......

watch this video a few times and use in conjunction with Costco ground beef. works every time.



https://www.costcobusinessdelivery....d-beef,-85%-lean,-4-lbs.product.11748406.html


watermelon

Son of a gun, THIS man can cook.
I tried it HIS way and holeeeeee crap, that was THE best burger that I have ever cooked.
Since I started this thread, I had two crash and burn episodes, one that was mediocre and then THIS one Friday night.
I followed Gordon's video but added onion powder. The salt and pepper, then pepper, then more pepper helped too.
I was strict about the cooking time. 2 1/2 minutes per side exactly.
The bit about adding butter, the bit about letting the cheese melt with no additional heat seemed to help.
I grilled sliced jalapenos and onions. I only had Romaine for lettuce. Moderate mayo, light mustard and since I had no tomato, just pickle slices.
I know, others here may have made similar suggestions to what Gordon said. Mario did, he sent me a message to help.
Sorry....I've been a slow learner on this issue but wow, this seemed to finally work.
Thanks!

 

[Kern Dog]

Kern, sorry if I missed it but I am assuming you are using grain fed beef only?

Heck, I don't know. Probably not. The meat has been from the local grocery store next to the county Zoo.

(Kidding. The Zoo is 8 miles away)

 

[YY1]

Toppings and condiments mean nothing if the burger itself ain't 'right".

You can even extend this to- a burger done correctly needs nothing other than the burger, and even can reach a point where anything you add actually detracts from the burger.

 

[watermelon]

Uhhh......


Son of a gun, THIS man can cook.
I tried it HIS way and holeeeeee crap, that was THE best burger that I have ever cooked.
Since I started this thread, I had two crash and burn episodes, one that was mediocre and then THIS one Friday night.
I followed Gordon's video but added onion powder. The salt and pepper, then pepper, then more pepper helped too.
I was strict about the cooking time. 2 1/2 minutes per side exactly.
The bit about adding butter, the bit about letting the cheese melt with no additional heat seemed to help.
I grilled sliced jalapenos and onions. I only had Romaine for lettuce. Moderate mayo, light mustard and since I had no tomato, just pickle slices.
I know, others here may have made similar suggestions to what Gordon said. Mario did, he sent me a message to help.
Sorry....I've been a slow learner on this issue but wow, this seemed to finally work.
Thanks!

Gordon left out the Single Malt Whiskey

Did you add that or the Añejo Tequila?



Yeah … just cooked up some burgers like that after you brought it up. Had to give it a “Chef’s kiss” and enjoyed.

Very nice to hear you nailed it!


watermelon

 

[68 Sport Satellite]

Gordon is the freakin' man. He's got great tips and technique.

 

[440 4 speed]

I lots of times mix in Lipton onion soup mix into my burger. Kim

We sometimes will make a 1/4-1/3 lb burger using two haves and putting blue cheese in the Center and then sealing the two haves. Great taste!

 

[MarPar]

We sometimes will make a 1/4-1/3 lb burger using two haves and putting blue cheese in the Center and then sealing the two haves. Great taste!

A Juicy Lucy!

 

[not so famous bob]

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Kern, sorry if I missed it but I am assuming you are using grain fed beef only?

likely black Angus