The Great Hamburger Debate..

[Sco77y]

Don't like them too fancy and loaded with random crap. I can't go past a classic American cheeseburger - beef, cheese, pickles etc. Burgers Anonymous, Darlinghurst Sydney - The Apollo Cheese has got to be one of the best.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

There is alot that goes into a good burger, but the number 1 ingredient is how its built. If the burger is built right, it should stay together throughout the journey of your food porn experience.

Fat is flavour, so a good beef burger needs a minimum of 25% Fat. I use a 70/30 Beef Pattie that is not too thick. If you want more beef, I double up instead of creating a bigger pattie. A longer cook time basically means you are drawing moisture out of the meat, and the texture will be effected.

Cheese - Nothing beats a good Jack Cheese. Its probably the most un-natural cheese, but it belongs on a beef burger.

Sauce - I dont get too worked up on sauce. Nothing wrong with Tomato & Mustard; nothing wrong with a spiced mayo [Chipotle is my fav]. Not a fan of BBQ Sauce, but if I'm not eating it, I dont care.

My second secret to a good beef burger is resting. You would treat a great steak this way, so why not rest the beef to allow the muscle to relax before building. This is a perfect time to allow the cheese to soften over the burger.

Chicken Burgers are for Girls
Pulled Pork/Brisket Burgers are for Hipsters
Kebabs are for Wogs

Add whatever ingredients you like. But more than anything, these Vegan/Vego Burger imposters popping up all over the country should be charged with fraud… A Salad Roll is NOT a Burger!!!

 

[Geo]

There is alot that goes into a good burger, but the number 1 ingredient is how its built. If the burger is built right, it should stay together throughout the journey of your food porn experience.

Fat is flavour, so a good beef burger needs a minimum of 25% Fat. I use a 70/30 Beef Pattie that is not too thick. If you want more beef, I double up instead of creating a bigger pattie. A longer cook time basically means you are drawing moisture out of the meat, and the texture will be effected.

Cheese - Nothing beats a good Jack Cheese. Its probably the most un-natural cheese, but it belongs on a beef burger.

Sauce - I dont get too worked up on sauce. Nothing wrong with Tomato & Mustard; nothing wrong with a spiced mayo [Chipotle is my fav]. Not a fan of BBQ Sauce, but if I'm not eating it, I dont care.

My second secret to a good beef burger is resting. You would treat a great steak this way, so why not rest the beef to allow the muscle to relax before building. This is a perfect time to allow the cheese to soften over the burger.

Chicken Burgers are for Girls
Pulled Pork/Brisket Burgers are for Hipsters
Kebabs are for Wogs

Add whatever ingredients you like. But more than anything, these Vegan/Vego Burger imposters popping up all over the country should be charged with fraud… A Salad Roll is NOT a Burger!!!

No one asked for an essay…

I got an idea for a Parmy burger...stick some sour cream some smashed avo and a few corn chips on top and call it Mexican...

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

…...................
.Chicken Burgers are for Girls
Pulled Pork/Brisket Burgers are for Hipsters
**Kebabs are for Wogs**

Add whatever ingredients you like. But more than anything, these Vegan/Vego Burger imposters popping up all over the country should be charged with fraud... A Salad Roll is NOT a Burger!!!

Up here the kebab shops are filled with customers and there is virtually not a Western Oriented Gentleman in sight - mainly young Anglo surfer guys and gals who want a healthy tasty meal. Maybe you come from the Shire.

 

[stryker]

Geo's man-bun seems to be pulled tighter than Byrons grey ponytail.
Watto great assessment.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Kebabs are the food of the Gods.

 

[WswWt]

My burger:
Brioche bun
Maple mayo
Shrettuce (shredded lettuce)
Beef batty
Cheese. MELTED!
Maple bacon.
Tomato
Brioche bun

👌🏻

 

[bbobb]

If anyone grew up around near Lidcombe Oval , Lou's hamburgers were awesome.

Big Chief in Auburn were also pretty good.

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

If anyone grew up around near Lidcombe Oval , Lou's hamburgers were awesome.

Big Chief in Auburn were also pretty good.

Decades ago one of my relos worked for Lou's and he would not pay her the final few day's pay - so never darkened his doorway again - so and so. And that Rodi's garage on corner Parra road lost of my brother's fat tyres and would not replace otherwise they were good - would give you rego clearance no hassles. Old mons in the Catholic Church would forgive your sins in Confession but I reckon some still went to Hell if you never put enough dough in the plate.

 

[wonka]

How about the classic fur burger must be juicy, Light on the tuna and definitely hold the mayo.

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

How about the classic fur burger must be juicy, Light on the tuna and definitely hold the mayo.

They have them at the Club - beef with the hide still on. It is the same when cooking tripe - must be washed very well first.

 

[Spartan117]

A great hamburger is a contradiction of terms. A kebab with that eggplant babaganoush paste puts hairs on your chest, just stay away from the chicks for a few days afterwards.

You have some strange ideals and a pallette to match it seems.

PS - I make the best BBGanoush in Australia. Traditional Wood fire, plenty of smoke as you burn the crap out of the skin.

I have client facing role so Im always spending other peoples money eating out. If the place is swanky get them to leave out any pungent Cheese as it easily masks the quality of the of the protein,

Well done Geo, one of the most though provoking threads in a ling time

Do you make Hommous and Garlic Dip as well Master Chief?

My uncle made the best kafta and kibbeh.

Your Uncle???

Kafta is the greatest thing ever, Kibbeh Nayah is amazing.

MY Girl is writing a Lebanese cookbook at the Moment, The family and I all cook and bake.

Indian last night, Pho tonight.

Ps anyone in Syd wanna get at Thermomix PM me.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

A great hamburger is a contradiction of terms. A kebab with that eggplant babaganoush paste puts hairs on your chest, just stay away from the chicks for a few days afterwards.

You have some strange ideals and a pallette to match it seems.

PS - I make the best BBGanoush in Australia. Traditional Wood fire, plenty of smoke as you burn the crap out of the skin.

I have client facing role so Im always spending other peoples money eating out. If the place is swanky get them to leave out any pungent Cheese as it easily masks the quality of the of the protein,

Well done Geo, one of the most though provoking threads in a ling time

Do you make Hommous and Garlic Dip as well Master Chief?

My uncle made the best kafta and kibbeh.

Your Uncle???

Kafta is the greatest thing ever, Kibbeh Nayah is amazing.

MY Girl is writing a Lebanese cookbook at the Moment, The family and I all cook and bake.

Indian last night, Pho tonight.

Ps anyone in Syd wanna get at Thermomix PM me.

Yeah my uncle (my aunty's husband,) is Lebanese. Grew up on Lebanese food haha.

 

[old_man_tiger]

A great hamburger is a contradiction of terms. A kebab with that eggplant babaganoush paste puts hairs on your chest, just stay away from the chicks for a few days afterwards.

You have some strange ideals and a pallette to match it seems.

PS - I make the best BBGanoush in Australia. Traditional Wood fire, plenty of smoke as you burn the crap out of the skin.

I have client facing role so Im always spending other peoples money eating out. If the place is swanky get them to leave out any pungent Cheese as it easily masks the quality of the of the protein,

Well done Geo, one of the most though provoking threads in a ling time

Do you make Hommous and Garlic Dip as well Master Chief?

My uncle made the best kafta and kibbeh.

Your Uncle???

Kafta is the greatest thing ever, Kibbeh Nayah is amazing.

MY Girl is writing a Lebanese cookbook at the Moment, The family and I all cook and bake.

Indian last night, Pho tonight.

Ps anyone in Syd wanna get at Thermomix PM me.

Kibbeh nayah burger with mint and raw onion anyone?

 

[old_man_tiger]

Can anyone who makes their own recommend a good mincer? Either standalone or as an attachment to a kenwood mixer as the missus looks at those periodically for her baking.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Can anyone who makes their own recommend a good mincer? Either standalone or as an attachment to a kenwood mixer as the missus looks at those periodically for her baking.

Go all out and buy the Kitchen Aid Mixer with all the attachments… Their mincer is good!

Dont buy expensive cuts of meat either... I use Shin for my mincing.

 

[greatodensraven]

Best burger I've ever had, at one of the Gourmet Burger Kitchens in London:

KIWIBURGER £9.85
A GBK trademark since 2001\. Beetroot, fried egg, pineapple, mature Cheddar, house mayo, relish, salad

https://www.gbk.co.uk/menu#Beef

 

[tiger_scott]

In Newcastle, I'd say the beef brisket burger at the Lucky hotel is the goods. Comes with caramelised onions and chips on the side. A hamburger from the Suntan Snack Bar in Bowen was the ultimate Saturday morning cure for a big (in Bowen) Friday night. But the best burger, by far, was a fish burger from the Palm Fish Bar in Ingham. Huge piece of Spanish Mackeral, broken in half, salad half a foot high, the paper wrapping used to hold it all together while it was slid inside its paper bag. Tremendous!

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

You have some strange ideals and a pallette to match it seems.

PS - I make the best BBGanoush in Australia. Traditional Wood fire, plenty of smoke as you burn the crap out of the skin.

I have client facing role so Im always spending other peoples money eating out. If the place is swanky get them to leave out any pungent Cheese as it easily masks the quality of the of the protein,

Well done Geo, one of the most though provoking threads in a ling time

Do you make Hommous and Garlic Dip as well Master Chief?

My uncle made the best kafta and kibbeh.

Your Uncle???

Kafta is the greatest thing ever, Kibbeh Nayah is amazing.

MY Girl is writing a Lebanese cookbook at the Moment, The family and I all cook and bake.

Indian last night, Pho tonight.

Ps anyone in Syd wanna get at Thermomix PM me.

Kibbeh nayah burger with mint and raw onion anyone?

You don't know anything - what about the pure olive oil to go with it?

 

[Geo]

Peden's Pub in Cessnock…

Mighty fine Beef Burger Billy..beetroot included..