How To Create The Perfect Burger

The best burgers combine different tastes and textures and have a mix of sweet, salt and sour with a bit of crunch.  The bun needs to be sturdy but soft and the patty definitely needs to be juicy. Also, the bun/meat/accompaniment ratio needs to be even from the first to the last bite. You can add the lettuce, tomato and onion to your heart's content but leave out too much of the pickles since this one's a little controversial. The best burgers have a sweet tangy zing coming out of them.

A good burger doesn't fall apart after the first bite so you need to make sure that the size of the bun is well matched with that of the patty. A little bit off the scale can be acceptable but aiming for perfection is urged. In the end, it's all about balance.

The Bun

 

Don't make the bun too crusty. Butter it and let seep gently through the bun. It' s good if you halve the buns and pop them into an over for 30 seconds to light toast and warm. A sweet brioche bun complementing the texture of the beef is recommended for use.

 

The Patty

The best burgers are made from grass-fed premium beef or lamb. You'll find that the best cuts are those which are lean and fatty at the same time and gets a brilliant proportion to your taste. You need to season your patties well with a touch from your sixth sense and if you want to ride on a different train, then use salt and pepper, depending on the size of the patty.

 

The Cheese

 

A slice of tasty cheese melted over the top of the patty can really turn things around.  As soon as the patty is first flipped, you need to put the cheese on, so by the time it's melted, the patty should be cooked.

 

The Pickles

The standard rule is that a burger should always have pickles as they add a nice bit of acidity to the burger. Slice lengthways and lay on the top of the beef patty with some melted cheese and mustard.

 

The Onions

 

Red onions. Sliced or diced. Raw and cooked. Take it this way and you'll get that kick and crunch that you need on each bite.

 

The Lettuce and condiments

 

A burger has to have excellent condiments. The way you add them is entirely in your discretion but remember always to add mustard, good quality tomato sauce (preferably Heinz) and last but really important, lettuce. Lettuce is what gives the burger its fresh feel on every bite.


The perfect burger has the right ingredients in the right proportion. The perfect burger is guaranteed to get every member of the family smiling. In situations where a quick fix needs to made, burgers can heroically save the day. Since they're good for almost any occasion if presented right, they can also be healthy depending on the ingredients that are used in them.

A good burger doesn't fall apart after the first bite so you need to make sure that the size of the bun is well matched with that of the patty. A little bit off the scale can be acceptable but aiming for perfection is urged. In the end, it's all about balance.

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3 Burgers You Must Have

 

Whether you're at a friend's place or hanging out with your mates, good food always makes things more interesting. Burgers are the way to go if you need an easy-to-have, fun and fulfilling item and when you know how to make at least 3 different burgers with quality meat, then you've achieved a bragging right. Below are 3 different burger recipes you might want to take interest in.

The first one's a barbecued burger recipe for 6 servings -

Recipe:

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg lightly beaten
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1-2 pounds of premium beef


Firstly, combine the first 10 ingredients, boil, remove the heat and set aside a cup of barbecue sauce to serve with the burgers. Then, combine the egg, oats and the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, pepper, garlic salt and salt, crumbling the beef over the mixture. After shaping 6 patties, grill with medium heat and serve with toppings of your choice.



The next one's the bronco burger -

Recipe:

5 fresh jalapeno peppers
4-5 pounds of ground beef
salt and pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup steak sauce
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 teaspoons hot peper sauce
1 pinched dried oregano
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup of crushed corn chips
8 large potato hamburger buns
16 slices of pepperjack cheese


High-heat your grill and roast the jalapeno peppers black on all sides. Place them in a plastic bad to loosen the skin and rub it off. Then, in a large bowl, mix the jalapenos, beef, pepper, egg, steak sauce, onion, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and corn ships. Divide into 8 patties. Grill the patties for 10-15 minutes and you're done.


The last one's called an Aussie burger -

Recipe:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste
1 1/4 pounds of ground beef
4 kaiser rolls
4 pineapple rings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
4 large eggs
3/4 cup drained sliced pickled beets

Prepare the grill with medium heat. Combine the ketchup, mayonnaise and chili paste. Mix the beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then form into 4-inch diameter patties. Toast the rolls lightly and pat the pineapply dry, brushing it later with 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Grill the pineapple and burger until the pineapple is tender and the burgers are medium-rare. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and then fry the eggs. Spread chile mayonnaise on the rolls and then, assemble the burgers with pineapple, beets, eggs, lettuce and tomato.

Everything has to be of quality, otherwise the real flavours won’t come out. So make sure you get premium quality beef and great hamburger buns along with the other ingredients of good quality. Once you’ve successfully mastered making these three, you’ve attained bragging rights.

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