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Burgers burgers burgers

AceRock — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:51:01 -0800

The perfect burger starts with the perfect blend of beef. Of course, not everyone agrees on what that perfect blend is. What is agreed upon is that when coming up with one's own blend, one should aim for a high fat to meat ratio, and that everything should be very cold. While grinding your own meat is safer than buying commercially ground beef, the risks of E. Coli are still present. You can mitigate these by boiling the cuts of beef for 30-60 seconds before grinding. This will kill surface bacteria while only overcooking a tiny portion of the meat. Opinions vary on what the best technique for cooking a burger is. Some prefer a fluffier, non-compressed patty, while others prefer the Shake Shack smash technique. For the ultimate in burger geekdom, you can try the Blumenburger, a 32 ingredient, 30 hour ordeal that may or may not be worth it. If you're just looking to make your burger toppings more interesting, here is some inspiration. And if you think you've reached burger mastery and are entertaining the notion of opening your own burger joint, check out what goes into such an endeavor.

Cheese and Burger Society

mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:31:02 -0800

Cheese and Burger Society

Fat Profits

Pater Aletheias — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:01:22 -0800

"After a period of collective indigestion induced by the 2004 documentary Super Size Me and the 2001 book Fast Food Nation and its subsequent film adaptation, much of the industry is returning to its traditional customers—men—and its traditional food—meat—served up in ever-greater quantities. Although CKE's signature behemoths—the Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger and Hardee's Monster Thickburger, both introduced in 2004—out-calorie all comers, Burger King narrowed the gap with its Triple Whopper With Cheese (2005); Wendy's unveiled the Baconator (2007)...and Taco Bell awakened the industry to new possibilities with its 2006 campaign, which urged customers to enjoy a "fourth meal" each day."

We take eighteen ounces of sizzling ground beef, and soak it in rich, creamery butter, then we top it off with bacon, ham, and a fried egg. We call it the Good Morning Burger.

Blazecock Pileon — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:32:14 -0800

Donut burgers are for commies. Time to kick it up a notch.

On a diet? Don't get a salad; get a burger!

cerebus19 — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:38:56 -0800

Think those salads at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, and Taco Bell are a good idea if you want something lighter? Turns out you're actually better off getting a double cheeseburger instead. For more info on nutritional facts about fast food, CalorieKing has a good database.

Invention Pioneers of Note

Devils Rancher — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:09:04 -0800

History of the Flame-broiled Burger! It's Flashy, it's Trashy, it's satirical, it's Fun-- it's The History Channel's Invention Pioneers of Note!

Whopper 911

XQUZYPHYR — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:28:28 -0800

"Is this a HARMFUL cheeseburger or something?" A California woman calls 911 after the drive-thru guy at Burger King doesn't get her order right. (.WMA audio link, transcript here)

Pimp my Burger

XQUZYPHYR — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 18:12:45 -0800

Pimp My Burger. Burger King Germany produced a full-length parody of Pimp My Ride, right down to the before/after camera swipes, the theme song, and "4-inch buns." If all Pepsi Blue viral marketing campaigns were as well-done as this one, I don't think I'd complain about them as much.

MikeB — Wed, 14 Aug 2002 14:07:52 -0800

Oh, In-N-Out, how I love you so. Let me count the ways...