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I'm cooking burgers tonight...

Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:20 am
Posted by Gugich22
Who Dat Nation
Member since Jan 2006
27722 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:20 am
I have the following ingredients. I'm trying some different ingredients to make the best burger possible. Anything I should add to the list:

GROUND BEEF (85% / 15%)
Potato bun
Creole Tomato
Red Onion
Sharp Cheddar
Bacon
Applewood Smoked Bacon Mustard
Mayo

Here's my process and how they turned out:

Starting out cooking the bacon in my cast iron skillet...


Almost done...


Ready for the burgers!


I used Otis' (I think) suggestion and used a template to cut out the meat after forming. Seasoned with black pepper, sea salt, & a touch of Tony's...


This shite is awesome:


All put together:


"Money" shot:


Overall, this was a very good combination. I REALLY liked the Potato Bun. I toasted it and it came out perfect - a little crispy on the outside but fluffy in the middle. The burger was really juicy despite overcooking the bacon slightly. I'd definitely use this combination of ingredients again.
This post was edited on 10/28/14 at 8:37 pm
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
101931 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:23 am to
I really think you're going to need some ground beef.
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50255 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:28 am to
Swiss melted on the patti. Maybe a few pickled jap pepper slices.
Posted by tigersmanager
Member since Jun 2010
7547 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:29 am to
some type of cheese
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81303 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:31 am to
Your ingredient list is perfect IMO. Simple, good ingredients. I like some cheese though.

Lightly handle the meat (as little as possible), put a dimple in the patty, salt and pepper liberally once already formed into patties, cook to desired temp (I prefer med-rare) without moving it around or pressing on it (only flip once).

I'm sure you already know all of that.
This post was edited on 10/28/14 at 11:32 am
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9963 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:34 am to
Fish sauce
Go with chuck (80/20)
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14267 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:36 am to
Need kettle chips and beer
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39798 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:43 am to
Marinate the ground beef
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
21678 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:55 am to
Smoked Gouda.
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33451 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:56 am to
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Brioche or Potato bun
where u getting this?
Posted by Artie Rome
Hwy 1
Member since Jul 2014
8757 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 12:08 pm to
Stop over thinking. You are cooking burgers. I would not use the
quote:

Romaine Lettuce
Creole Tomato
Red Onion
quote:

Applewood Smoked Bacon Mustard


But that is the beauty of a burger. Have it your way. I would do meat, cheese (to be determined) bacon, and some mayo of some type. Your "aioli" fits the bill. I can't find a tomato worth going on a burger right now.

Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32866 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 1:18 pm to
I like to cook some thinly sliced onions and jalapeños that I use to top my burger.

I cook the burger with cracked black pepper and sea salt, melt cheddar on it when it's almost done.

ETA: sometimes I heat up some pepper jelly, if I want to go with the sweet/hot route. Goes well with the onion and jalapeño.
This post was edited on 10/28/14 at 1:21 pm
Posted by Gugich22
Who Dat Nation
Member since Jan 2006
27722 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:37 pm to
Bumped. Pics and descriptions in OP. Enjoy!
Posted by ladytiger118
Member since Aug 2009
20922 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:56 pm to
Looks delicious Gugich .
Posted by Gris Gris
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Member since Feb 2008
47516 posts
Posted on 10/29/14 at 12:58 am to
Looks and sounds so good.
Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
13638 posts
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:22 am to
How in the hell did you get that type of color and crust on the burger without smashing it in the pan!!!???
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 10:07 am to
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81303 posts
Posted on 10/29/14 at 10:38 am to
quote:

I REALLY liked the Potato Bun.


As do I. I'm going to make burgers for my parents this Sunday, and I think I'll use them. You inspired me to make burgers this week.

You should see the pics from the last time I made burgers. I made a freaking monster
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39605 posts
Posted on 10/29/14 at 10:44 am to
quote:

overcooking the bacon slightly.

Not possible
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