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how do you season your burgers?

Posted on 12/21/09 at 8:46 am
Posted by cobrew
Red Stick
Member since Jan 2007
1357 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 8:46 am
last night i searched for a unique burger recipe and found one that looked a little different. I was hesitant since it was so different but i tried it for sihts and giggles. long story short... it was terrible. i think it was the first time i've ever thrown a burger in the garbage. anyway... how do you season yours?

fyi, the ones i did... had Worcestershire, course ground pepper, italian season, garlic, and cilantro. no idea what made me try this...
Posted by heypaul
The O-T Lounge
Member since May 2008
38133 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 8:50 am to
simple is better
good meat
fresh cracked black pepper
kosher salt




ta-da
Posted by heypaul
The O-T Lounge
Member since May 2008
38133 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 8:55 am to
but i've also done some crazy things to my hamburger meat... like ground up doritos, or cheeze-its, or bread crumbs, hell even wheat thins.
what it boils down to, is that we have ultimate chopper and i like grind stuff into powder.

Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
68429 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 8:58 am to
quote:

had Worcestershire, course ground pepper, italian season, garlic, and cilantro. no idea what made me try this...




i love those ingredients, but not in a burger.


i use worcest, an egg, some sort of cajun seasoning, finely diced onion, bbq sauce.
Posted by TigerGrl73
Nola
Member since Jan 2004
21281 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:06 am to
Worcestershire sauce and

Posted by Woody
Member since Nov 2004
2452 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:10 am to
salt
black pepper
little bit of bread crumbs
splash of red wine
Posted by JustSmokin
Member since Sep 2007
9151 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:12 am to
Homemade burgers are one of my favorites. I keep it simple by just adding salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the ground meat.

I do like to play with toppings, though. I've been on a green chili with monterey jack cheese kick lately. Guacamole is good. Caramelized onions are my favorite topping.

Keep the burger simple. Experiment with toppings.

Posted by OC Tiger
Charlotte, NC
Member since Feb 2007
1508 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:14 am to
Worcesteshire, Uncle Leon's (or any of the La. all-purpose blends), or sometimes I'll use blackening or Greek seasoning. I'll add a little liquid smoke if it's going on the Foreman.
Posted by Ric Flair
Charlotte
Member since Oct 2005
13694 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 10:09 am to
Usually just salt and pepper, maybe a little worchester or some Tony's.

For those who add stuff like breadcrumbs/eggs, what is the benefit of this? Wouldn't it just like a grilled meatloaf patty?
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
5806 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 10:51 am to
ground tenderloin, ground pepper, ground salt, minimal working with hands and rub with olive oil. That's it.
Posted by coloradoBengal
Member since Sep 2007
32608 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:08 am to
IMHO, its better to keep it to salt and pepper, because a burger is one of the few items its perfectly acceptable to put ANYTHING on.

There is no reason to do anything special to a good burger when your accepted toppings can be anything from garlic puree to pineapple to every kind of cheese to every kind of sauce to every homemade or store bought condiment or salad item you can think of.
Posted by mworld938
Jax Beach
Member since Sep 2008
1626 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 3:58 pm to
My way: Yellow onion, fresh garlic and green pepper pulverized to near pulp in a chopper, 1 package of 80/20 ground chuck, 1/4 to 1/2 lb of green onion sausage, fold it together, and season with salt and pepper (I also like Montreal Steak Seasoning).

Don't foget good onion kaiser rolls and a icy cold beer!
Posted by BigAlBR
Member since Jun 2008
5099 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 4:02 pm to
Whatever you do, salt both sides. Keeps the burger from sticking on your grill. I do salt, pepper and sometimes some chopped fresh garlic. Use 80/20 meat. I cook my burgers rare/med. rare.

Use a cheese that melts well. I like jack cheese.
Posted by foshizzle
Washington DC metro
Member since Mar 2008
40599 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 4:28 pm to
Just toss in a generous dose of Tabasco with the beef. Mix well before forming the patties.
Posted by Fall Creek Tiger
Spring, TX
Member since Jul 2009
1195 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 5:26 pm to
worcestershire, egg, and onion soup mix
Posted by Ric Flair
Charlotte
Member since Oct 2005
13694 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 6:20 pm to
Do ya'll mix the salt/pepper into the meat before making the patties, or just salt/pepper the outside (like a steak)? I used to do the former, but now just do the latter.
Posted by The Sportsman
Member since Mar 2009
13245 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 6:24 pm to
egg
bread crumbs
powder ranch dressing (can substitute lipton onion soup mix)
cheese
bacon bits
onions
green onions
jalapenos
worcestershire
dales
tonys (more spice)
garlic powder
onion powder
accent (just a lil)
cayenne
paprika


dont be afraid to get your hands dirty
Posted by common sense
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2007
339 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 6:35 pm to
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This post was edited on 11/24/14 at 4:48 pm
Posted by RummelTiger
Texas
Member since Aug 2004
90016 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 7:29 pm to
Have you ever tried fresh coffee gounds?

Better than you might think...
Posted by LSUFAN1111
Member since Sep 2006
628 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 8:39 pm to
Salt and pepper... once in a blue moom I'll chop up some onion and mix it into the meat before I cook it.
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