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Post by emptynestmom on Jul 6, 2017 15:13:15 GMT -5
I am having guests over on Saturday night and we are having a picnic potluck...I am responsible for burgers...is there something I can do to make them guest worthy? I usually just take the hamburger and form into patties and grill, but just wondered if there is something I can do to make them a little better....  |
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Post by gobluem82 on Jul 6, 2017 16:28:40 GMT -5
A couple of suggestions: First, you could make one or more varieties of hamburgers; for example, Southwest, Asian, Greek, etc. There are a gazillion recipes out there. Or, if you'd prefer to stick with more straightforward beef hamburgers, you could provide a fixings bar with items like bacon, avocado, caramelized onions, etc. If you have extra time, you could also make your own buns-- Moomie's buns from King Arthur Flour always gets raves. |
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Post by karenw on Jul 6, 2017 19:01:17 GMT -5
I agree with gobluem82....keep the burger simple to appeal to everyone's palate and make a nice fixings bar with different toppings-sauces, relishes, veggies, cheese etc.... which would make it fun and interactive. And I also agree....Moomie's buns are the best. I was going to make a batch this week. I always add onion powder to my dough and do a part ww flour dough; then top with some more minced onion for some nice onion buns.
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Post by mcgee on Jul 6, 2017 19:56:52 GMT -5
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Post by beth on Jul 6, 2017 22:21:23 GMT -5
Special buns -- Moomies, brioche, pretzel
Different meat -- bison, lamb, chicken, fish
Stuffed patties -- cheese, veggies, bacon, peppers, onion -- some combinationchimichurri,
Different condinemts -- tapenade, chimichurri, onion marmalade, bacon jam, tomato jam, guacomole, pepper jelly, flavored mustards, flavored ketchup (balsamic, peper/chili, gouda or feta instead of American or cheddar, etc.)
If you are willing to make the bacon jam or a tomato relish, I may have 2 bacon jams we made last summer, but I found both of those online. The one with booze that took twicee ass much bacon wasn't worth the cost or time. It was okay -- just not special for all that added cost.
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Post by mcgee on Jul 9, 2017 18:37:48 GMT -5
So what did you end up doing?
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Post by emptynestmom on Jul 10, 2017 9:18:29 GMT -5
I ended up grilling just plain burgers...I had 3 different cheeses for them to add (sharp cheddar, baby swiss and cojack cheese), 3 different kinds of mustard, plain catsup (was going to make one with cherries but ran out of time), sliced onions, tomatoes, sliced pickles and lettuce, and bacon...and just to add to the feast I made some brats...everyone seemed happy and since they brought the sides we had potato and macaroni salad, a fruit tray, baked beans and frosted brownies for dessert...so it turned out a very nice evening. Thanks for asking...
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Post by bawstinn on Jul 29, 2017 16:07:22 GMT -5
Too late for you now, but I always add a panade to my hamburgers as well as some steak seasoning from Penzey's.
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Post by emptynestmom on Jul 31, 2017 8:48:36 GMT -5
Too late for you now, but I always add a panade to my hamburgers as well as some steak seasoning from Penzey's. What is a panade? That can be my one new fact to learn today (or whenever you reply)...  |
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Post by bawstinn on Jul 31, 2017 13:07:53 GMT -5
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Post by mcgee on Jul 31, 2017 13:50:51 GMT -5
I do this with that Persian Meatloaf recipe from the old board. I recall my grandmother always adding soggy bread to burgers to stretch the meat - I wonder if she knew it also kept the meat moist. |
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Post by emptynestmom on Jul 31, 2017 13:56:16 GMT -5
Wow! Thanks my new fact for the day...I didn't do that this time but I have done it some in the past...probably more for meatloaf or meatballs...will have to try it next time. Thanks for the suggestion.
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