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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
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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
38124 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
38124 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
68343 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 cobrew
Red Stick
Member since Jan 2007
1357 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 9:04 am to
quote:

simple is better


i agree. I normally go that route. (black pepper, salt, and maybe some tony's... and if i'm not feeling too lazy i'll add an egg and bread crumbs.)

quote:

doritos, or cheeze-its


I haven't done this. Then again i don't smoke much either
Posted by TigerGrl73
Nola
Member since Jan 2004
21278 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
13665 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
5782 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 CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78161 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 10:54 am to

- i have a little dry rub i keep that i use for brisket i sprinkle on them
- montreal seasoning
- woosty
- pineapple habanero pepper jelly
- couple sticks of pre-cooked bacon
- roasted red peppers from a jar
- cover with a slice of cheddarjack cheese to hold everything in
- serve on a french style hamburger bun (crunchy) with a little mayo

YUM!!
Posted by cajunTiger22
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
370 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:04 am to
I put in worcestershire, some tony's or s and p, bread crumbs or oatmeal, and an egg
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 CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78161 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:11 am to
THIS is good on anything...

Posted by Tds & Beer
TOT DAT MOFAN~DRIP DRIP~Bunty Pls
Member since Sep 2009
23860 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:23 am to
quote:

For those who add stuff like breadcrumbs/eggs, what is the benefit of this?

Unlike everyone else on the thread I usually go with more instead of less. The egg is for bonding and I like the crumbs for absorbing the taste of whatever else I put in there, which is usually different. Lately I have been trying something different off the food network website for burgers and they've all been good. If you wanna get real creative take a look at this one. I did this a few weeks ago. Very good. LINK
This post was edited on 12/21/09 at 11:24 am
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:26 am to
i like to add some chipotle seasoning, and a fresh avocado on top to finish

this is in addition to the standard salt, pepper, onion
Posted by MightyYat
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
24469 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:28 am to
quote:

Unlike everyone else on the thread I usually go with more instead of less. The egg is for bonding and I like the crumbs for absorbing the taste of whatever else I put in there, which is usually different. Lately I have been trying something different off the food network website for burgers and they've all been good. If you wanna get real creative take a look at this one. I did this a few weeks ago. Very good.



FWIW, eggs and breadcrumbs are for people that don't know WTF they're doing with a hamburger. Not busting YOUR balls, just saying.

As for that link. That's entirely too much shite to call that a burger. That's a damn indigestion patty.
Posted by Tds & Beer
TOT DAT MOFAN~DRIP DRIP~Bunty Pls
Member since Sep 2009
23860 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 11:31 am to
I can make a damn good burger with pretty much nothing, I just like trying new stuff.
Posted by tiger1969
Denham Springs
Member since May 2008
1112 posts
Posted on 12/21/09 at 2:17 pm to
That recipie calls for ground chicken. Where do you guys find ground chicken at around Baton Rouge? I've tried several places to no avail.
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