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    Deepwoodsbutcher
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    I agree that good bacon is always a great option!

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    • twilliamsT twilliams

      How do you all make the best tasting hamburgers, what is your process? I’m tired of just plain ole burgers on the grill. I would like those wonderful high dollar burgers from a bar or restaurant grill burger I can make at home.

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      twilliams At the shop I make a pre-seasoned patty we refer to as the BOG burger. Bacon, Onion, Garlic. It’s made up with trim on the lean-ish side and to that I add bacon ends of pieces at a ratio of about 20%. I will also sprinkle in dried minced garlic & onion, Worcestershire, dried chives, black pepper and salt…I do this by eye. We sell a TON of them! I mix all of the dry ingredients with the trim meat and bacon prior to grinding twice through a 7mm plate. Before the second grind I splash in the Worcestershire and mix lightly.

      Better Living Through BBQ!

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      • Tex_77T Tex_77

        |Better-Burger-Seasoning is a great seasoning to go with. I perfer 80/20. As has been stated the garnish can make the burger. Bacon always adds that extra touch.

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        Tex_77 said in Hamburgers:

        |Better-Burger-Seasoning is a great seasoning to go with. I perfer 80/20. As has been stated the garnish can make the burger. Bacon always adds that extra touch.

        Yep. I left out the bacon. 😉

        Paul

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          twilliams
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          #9

          Great suggestions all, thanks much. Tonight I did kyle method. Mixed in seasoning by hand, using my patty maker put a thin layer of meat, then a slice of cheese and pat of butter then topped it off with the other half of burger to make the patty. Topped with dill pickle slices and onion (didn’t have bacon on hand). It was much better than I usually have. Will try all other suggestions next few times.

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          • twilliamsT twilliams

            How do you all make the best tasting hamburgers, what is your process? I’m tired of just plain ole burgers on the grill. I would like those wonderful high dollar burgers from a bar or restaurant grill burger I can make at home.

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            bocephus
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            twilliams Before you put the cheese on to melt, put some green chile or jalapenos for some add kick.

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            • twilliamsT twilliams

              Great suggestions all, thanks much. Tonight I did kyle method. Mixed in seasoning by hand, using my patty maker put a thin layer of meat, then a slice of cheese and pat of butter then topped it off with the other half of burger to make the patty. Topped with dill pickle slices and onion (didn’t have bacon on hand). It was much better than I usually have. Will try all other suggestions next few times.

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              craigrice
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              twilliams I guess it is time to make some bacon lol

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              • twilliamsT twilliams

                How do you all make the best tasting hamburgers, what is your process? I’m tired of just plain ole burgers on the grill. I would like those wonderful high dollar burgers from a bar or restaurant grill burger I can make at home.

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                mrobisr
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                twilliams
                Mix following ingredients together in and place into airtight container.
                1 teaspoon ground black pepper
                1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
                1⁄2 teaspoon brown sugar
                ½ teaspoon citric acid
                1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
                1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
                Add mixture to burger at the rate of 2 tsp/lb of meat
                Add 4 teaspoons soy sauce/1lb burger.
                Form into patties and cook as desired.

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                • twilliamsT twilliams

                  How do you all make the best tasting hamburgers, what is your process? I’m tired of just plain ole burgers on the grill. I would like those wonderful high dollar burgers from a bar or restaurant grill burger I can make at home.

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                  mrobisr
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                  twilliams
                  Burger sauce
                  Add equal parts ketchup, mayo, mustard
                  Pinch garlic powder and black pepper
                  Dash pickle juice
                  Optional hot sauce
                  Whisk up and serve

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                    When making burgers at home, I use 80/20, and don’t season until I put the meat over the heat source. When I form the patties I handle the meat gently to keep it nice a fluffy if you will. I am always using a different bun when making burgers so using a patty mold doesn’t do the job for me. I also use a cast iron griddle, that to me is the only way to get it like it’s done in old burger joint. I season the patty before tossing on, while the first side is cooking I will then season the other side.

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                      coarse grind (like sausage), 80/20, better burger, 1/3 lb patties. Do not overcook, pink middle

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                      • twilliamsT twilliams

                        How do you all make the best tasting hamburgers, what is your process? I’m tired of just plain ole burgers on the grill. I would like those wonderful high dollar burgers from a bar or restaurant grill burger I can make at home.

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                        caryfr5
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                        twilliams Dimetris Bloody Mary seasoning mix is always a big Hit!!

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                          I use 80 20 ground beef, add chopped onions, Worcester sauce, some cajun pepper blend, and an egg to bind.

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                            Most bars and restaurants do NOT Grill their burgers, they cook them on a Flat Top at relatively high heat.

                            They make a ball of beef, not a patty, they place the raw ball of beef directly on the Flat Top and smash it down to their desired thickness, add salt and pepper and leave it sit until the bottom is nice and crispy, it’s called, THE MAILLARD REACTION.

                            As soon as they have created that crust, the burger is flipped and the cheese is applied if desired. The burger is left to continue cooking to desired doneness.

                            Flat Tops are becoming very popular , Blackstone, PitBoss, Camp Chef , etc all make them for home use. If you don’t have a flat top you can accomplish the same by cooking your “smash burger” in a heavy cast iron pan.

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                            • S steve4102

                              Most bars and restaurants do NOT Grill their burgers, they cook them on a Flat Top at relatively high heat.

                              They make a ball of beef, not a patty, they place the raw ball of beef directly on the Flat Top and smash it down to their desired thickness, add salt and pepper and leave it sit until the bottom is nice and crispy, it’s called, THE MAILLARD REACTION.

                              As soon as they have created that crust, the burger is flipped and the cheese is applied if desired. The burger is left to continue cooking to desired doneness.

                              Flat Tops are becoming very popular , Blackstone, PitBoss, Camp Chef , etc all make them for home use. If you don’t have a flat top you can accomplish the same by cooking your “smash burger” in a heavy cast iron pan.

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                              steve4102 Yep, I like making smash burgers if you will from time to time. That crust a cast iron creates is sooo supple.

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                                Most bars and restaurants do NOT Grill their burgers, they cook them on a Flat Top at relatively high heat.

                                They make a ball of beef, not a patty, they place the raw ball of beef directly on the Flat Top and smash it down to their desired thickness, add salt and pepper and leave it sit until the bottom is nice and crispy, it’s called, THE MAILLARD REACTION.

                                As soon as they have created that crust, the burger is flipped and the cheese is applied if desired. The burger is left to continue cooking to desired doneness.

                                Flat Tops are becoming very popular , Blackstone, PitBoss, Camp Chef , etc all make them for home use. If you don’t have a flat top you can accomplish the same by cooking your “smash burger” in a heavy cast iron pan.

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                                kyle
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                                steve4102 my local bar always puts a lid over it and squirts some water under the lid, is that just to help melt the cheese or does it add moisture

                                hey vegetarians, my food poops on your food!

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                                  steve4102 my local bar always puts a lid over it and squirts some water under the lid, is that just to help melt the cheese or does it add moisture

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                                  kyle Melts the cheese.

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                                  • HerbcoFoodH HerbcoFood

                                    kyle Melts the cheese.

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                                    HerbcoFood thanks, I always wondered but never asked

                                    hey vegetarians, my food poops on your food!

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                                    • kyleK kyle

                                      steve4102 my local bar always puts a lid over it and squirts some water under the lid, is that just to help melt the cheese or does it add moisture

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                                      kyle said in Hamburgers:

                                      steve4102 my local bar always puts a lid over it and squirts some water under the lid, is that just to help melt the cheese or does it add moisture

                                      Mostly to melt the cheese quickly. Also works to finish cooking the yolk quickly on a fried egg

                                      Paul

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                                      • S steve4102

                                        Most bars and restaurants do NOT Grill their burgers, they cook them on a Flat Top at relatively high heat.

                                        They make a ball of beef, not a patty, they place the raw ball of beef directly on the Flat Top and smash it down to their desired thickness, add salt and pepper and leave it sit until the bottom is nice and crispy, it’s called, THE MAILLARD REACTION.

                                        As soon as they have created that crust, the burger is flipped and the cheese is applied if desired. The burger is left to continue cooking to desired doneness.

                                        Flat Tops are becoming very popular , Blackstone, PitBoss, Camp Chef , etc all make them for home use. If you don’t have a flat top you can accomplish the same by cooking your “smash burger” in a heavy cast iron pan.

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                                        caryfr5
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                                        steve4102 Steelmade USA makes really nice ones! Can order custom made to fit bbq perfectly with catch pan. They are awesome!

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                                          steve4102 Steelmade USA makes really nice ones! Can order custom made to fit bbq perfectly with catch pan. They are awesome!

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                                          Tex_77
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                                          caryfr5 i concur, I have one of thier griddles for my stove, they are heavy duty.

                                          Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks

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