off topic: fry sauce

[badhoopty]

My dad also convinced me that pb&j on a tortilla was a thing. I think it was because we were out of bread.

I eat those regularly...

[R6cowboy]

I've never understood "stacked" BMs like that. I mean, if I want food, I'll order food, I don't want it on top of my drink. Kinda ruins the experience of both food and drink

I honestly don't either, nor do I care a whole much for BMs. I posted it as a joke along with my statement. It's a place in Milwaukee that's famous for their bloody marys, which I find that particular one kinda silly and ridiculous. I would never actually order something like that.

[GoMachV]

My wife got a bloody Mary like that at a local places called "Th Achor". It's in an old skippers building. Anyway, I am also not a bloody Mary fan but adding food on top is weird

[Frankentruck]

hamburger.... The fried shrimp looks tasty too.

[Halgar]

hamburger.... The fried shrimp looks tasty too.

Speaking of hamburgers, are you guys purists that want just beef and a little salt and pepper, or do you like your burger to have a little more flavor, i.e., more seasonings, herbs, other ingredients to really push flavors up a notch?

Personally, I prefer what I guess would be called a gourmet burger, my personal recipe:

1# Ground Beef
½ c. Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Small Egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves Garlic, pressed
¼ c. Fresh Parsley, chopped
¼ c. Fresh Basil, chopped
⅛ t. Seasoned Salt
⅛ t. Black Pepper

Beyond the patty itself, what are your go-to toppings?

I usually go for ketchup and mayo on the bun topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, chopped onion. The burger gets a slice of Tillamook Cheddar before it leaves the grill or griddle.

Lastly, the bun, do you go with the old classic white bread standard or something a little more unique? I like a nice fresh brioche roll from the bakery of the local grocery store.

BTW, since I make my own patties, I size and shape them to whatever bun has been sourced because I like a bite of everything in every bite, unlike the typical fast food burger where the patty has an inch of bun all the way around it.

And to try to keep this post on topic, do you make or buy any special sauce for your home made burger? I don't because the burger and toppings I use have plenty going on in the flavor department, but I'm not opposed to trying other toppings if I'm at someone's house who has them.

[R6cowboy]

Speaking of hamburgers,

I like to switch up the seasonings every now and then, but I personally like the classic salt n pepper the best. My typical go-to burger toppings are tomato, lettuce, pickle and mayo. Cheese selection is whatever I feel like at the moment, but my all time favorite is swiss and american together. And I also prefer fresh brioche buns from the local supermarket (yeah I call it the supermarket in lieu of grocery store). I also usually keep "burger sauce" in the fridge to use in lieu of mayo to switch it up now and then.

Edit; Indeed, I always make my own burger patties and mix the seasoning in the meat, not just sprinkle it on top. Don't know for sure this is a better way of doing it, it's just the way I do it.

[R6cowboy]

My wife got a bloody Mary like that at a local places called "Th Achor". It's in an old skippers building. Anyway, I am also not a bloody Mary fan but adding food on top is weird

My wife absolutely loves bloody marys, but not the ones with a three course meal on top. She prefers just the typical pickle spear, celery stalk and slice of bacon. I'll have one on the rare occasion, but usually have a hard time finishing them. I get half way and say, alright that's enough, time for bourbon, scotch or rum.

[R6cowboy]

Speaking of hamburgers,

I gotta add this. Once while I was out at Huntington Beach CA, a buddy and I made burgers with half fresh ground beef and half ground pork. I called it the HB burger and it was fantastic. So I'll do that on occasion. If you like pork, it's frickin amazing.

[Halgar]

Mixing two or more meats is common when making meatloaf. I've tried it on a few occasions and have not found it to really add anything to the experience. I buy cuts of beef and grind my own burger. If you're not used to using fresh ground beef to make burgers you're really missing out on the biggest opportunity for a fantastic burger. Even buying fresh ground at the store is better than frozen patties.

I'm by no means a chef, but I can follow recipes and I can tweak those recipes to my flavor profiles when I find one worthy. If any of you guys are the cooking types, we ought to start a food/cooking thread to share favorite recipes.

[R6cowboy]

Mixing two or more meats is common when making meatloaf. I've tried it on a few occasions and have not found it to really add anything to the experience. I buy cuts of beef and grind my own burger. If you're not used to using fresh ground beef to make burgers you're really missing out on the biggest opportunity for a fantastic burger. Even buying fresh ground at the store is better than frozen patties.

I'm by no means a chef, but I can follow recipes and I can tweak those recipes to my flavor profiles when I find one worthy. If any of you guys are the cooking types, we ought to start a food/cooking thread to share favorite recipes.

We have a really good butcher shop 8 miles up the road. They get all their meat within a 30some mile radius. Love having a place like that so close by. And getting meat in bulk, usually 1/4 beef and 1/2 pig, is a so much cheaper and much better quality than buying from the supermarket.

[Halgar]

We have a really good butcher shop 8 miles up the road. They get all their meat within a 30some mile radius. Love having a place like that so close by. And getting meat in bulk, usually 1/4 beef and 1/2 pig, is a so much cheaper and much better quality than buying from the supermarket.

I grew up on a farm, we raised all our own beef, pork, and chicken, which includes fresh squeezed eggs and milk. You ain't lived until you've had literally fresh squeezed milk and milk products, 1000 times better than anything you could purchase in a store. I don't have a boutique butcher nearby, I'd check them out if I did. It's worth paying a little more for better quality and fresh, always.

[R6cowboy]

The fry sauce saga continues.

Was at the Walmarts Friday looking for "Country Bob's" sauce and gazed upon this...

Just gave it a whirl, and not bad.

[juicedcoupe]

Just saying.

And classic rock playing.