wackjum

I love a good home-made burger. They are my ultimate comfort food. But I'm just wondering if I'm missing something. As they say, you don't know what you don't know.

Here's my current routine:

Usually frozen patties from Costco (75/25). Buns also from Costco (ok so not 100% home-made).

I put the patties in the oven at 350° for about 20-25 mins until they're basically thawed and just beginning to cook. Meanwhile, I set up a cast iron skillet. I apply a thin layer of mayo on the buns and place buns mayo side down on the skillet to get a quick toasting. Then I heat the skillet up to 400+ and sear the still partially bloody patties 1 minute per side. Then I just fix the burgers up however I want. My top burger styles:

1. Butter and garlic sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
2. Jalapenos, mustard, American cheese, slice of bacon
3. Bag of garden salad tossed with generous thousand island dressing and American cheese (Big Mac clone).

Anything else I can do differently or toppings I should try? Eager to hear anything burger related!

mrgold35

My two fav are:

Charcoal grill
1-2 lbs of 85/15 fresh ground beef lightly handled to make 1/3lbs to 1/2 lbs patties (I tried making 85/15 patties and freezing them; but, the texture didn't feel the same as fresh on the grill)
season with larger restaurant styler ground black pepper (or fresh pepper grinder)
Great American Land and Cattle Co Steak and Meat seasoning and/or Bearded Butcher Blend Original Seasoning (both work equally as well on steaks)
Brioche bun toasted on one side with butter on stove
finish burgers with melted butter when resting when cooked to a +/- med-well range
toppings and condiments of choice
bacon and cheese a must for me (not the wife)
anything like chips, fries, corn on the cob, or potato salad as sides
usually toss a few hotdogs for the next day on the grill to take advantage of the fire

2nd fav way is to (everything the same except):
- make sliders with the same 85/15 mix and use same seasoning
- use my Amazon grill attachment on my Solo Stove Bonfire firepit (Oak or hickory wood)
- use Hawaiian rolls or slider buns