Burger Thread. Yes!

[Yetman]

One does not want a wet, and therefore structurally unsound burger. There is an art to containment of condiments within the bun, and either unprepared buns, too much sauce, or simple sloppiness (in both senses of the term) leaves one with the predicament of involvement of knives, and indeed, forks. This is not acceptable.

 

[Badgers]

Not too dry
Not slippy
Mostly moist and juicy

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Fried chicken. The horror.



Actually it was rather good. I was sceptical of anything that isn't KFC, but they delivered and it turned out to be rather good and the portions very generous.

 

[BoatieBird]

We're going to Café Rouge later because we've got some vouchers, I see they do a burger

7oz Aberdeen Angus beef burger topped with Normandy Camembert ‘Gillot AOP’ and crispy smoked ham. Served with frites

 

[Badgers]

Fried chicken. The horror.

Actually it was rather good. I was sceptical of anything that isn't KFC, but they delivered and it turned out to be rather good and the portions very generous.

All of that yours?

 

[twentythreedom]

Quality grease slick on the lid

 

[Cheesypoof]

That chicken looks finger lickin' good

 

[wtfftw]

Fried chicken delivery? That's dangerous.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

All of that yours?

Between two of us. Not in the photo are the chips and 6 huge chicken strips. The dog did well last night.

 

[Badgers]

Between two of us. Not in the photo are the chips and 6 huge chicken strips. The dog did well last night.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Anyone seen this BBC article about a Donut Burger? Sounds horrific and deeply wrong, but head down to Folkestone if you're interested.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-28067831

 

[tufty79]

I can sort of see the theory of sweet + meat (sausage/bacon with maple syrup etc).. not sure about the doughnut though

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I can sort of see the theory of sweet + meat (sausage/bacon with maple syrup etc).. not sure about the doughnut though

Me neither - it just sounds wrong.

Who lives nearest Folkestone? I think it is their duty to go and try this and report back.

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

beesonthewhatnow , aqua and a few others have experimented with our own version. Good quality burger, maple bacon, american cheese, krispy kreme original glazed doughnut. They were FANTASTIC.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

beesonthewhatnow , aqua and a few others have experimented with our own version. Good quality burger, maple bacon, american cheese, krispy kreme original glazed doughnut. They were FANTASTIC.

If you were going to do this it would have to be either a jam or a custard donut. Preferably with hundreds and thousands on top.

 

[Badgers]

Me neither - it just sounds wrong.

Who lives nearest Folkestone? I think it is their duty to go and try this and report back.

Would be easy enough to DIY at home this one.
It is a 'Luther Burger' and has been around for years over in the US.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Would be easy enough to DIY at home this one.
It is a 'Luther Burger' and has been around for years over in the US.

I'll pass I think.

 

[badseed]

We had a rare family trip to the city yesterday and ate burgers from here - http://www.grilld.com.au/menu/western-australia/
I had the "Hot Mama" which comes with roasted peppers and harissa. Roasted peppers are great on a burger. I also had sweet potato chips. The wife and kids had crispy bacon and cheese. All the burgers were fantastic plus they had a reasonable range of local craft beers. I had a couple of bottles of a local Kolsch. ★★★★★ will eat again

 

[Cheesypoof]

Homemade burger today, using butchers beef patties, fried onions, tomato, lettuce, Easy single, and fried onions on a lightly toasted seeded bun. Condiments (not mixed together) were butter, mustard, ketchup and mayo. Was so hungover i forgot the pickle! It was a lovely burger - not the greatest effort i've ever made, but hit the spot, will make more tomorrow and put in more effort

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

I'm going to make burgers this week. With Stilton. And fried onions. And poncey meat. And thick, crispy buns and chips...

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I'm going to have a burger tonight too. Got some in the freezer but will probably buy some fresh ones. Cheese and mustard with it I think.

 

[Burger Lad®]

Yesterday I went to McDonald's HQ and created "The Burger Lad" in the McDonald's kitchen there.

I was one of twelve My Burger finalists and I got to meet and chat to the Managing Director for McD's UK.

A truly amazing day! If I am lucky, my burger will be chosen with four other finalists and will be on-sale in the UK in October and November for one week.

 

[Treacle Toes]

 

[killer b]

did your burger feature a fat slice of spam, burgerlad?

 

[farmerbarleymow]

did your burger feature a fat slice of spam, burgerlad?

A spam fritter in a cheap bun, surely.

 

[8den]

Burger lad yesterday



Instead of chocolate the river is made of slightly congealed lard.

 

[twentythreedom]

Leave him alone I think his hard work and thread contributions are to be admired. He doesn't pretend to be something he isn't IMO

One nation under a burger innit

 

[Yetman]

Yesterday I went to McDonald's HQ and created "The Burger Lad" in the McDonald's kitchen there.

I was one of twelve My Burger finalists and I got to meet and chat to the Managing Director for McD's UK.

A truly amazing day! If I am lucky, my burger will be chosen with four other finalists and will be on-sale in the UK in October and November for one week.

Excellent work mate. I saw the competition on the website and there were a lot of great ideas on there (though with Mc'D's crap 200-different cow in each patty I'm not sure how good the final result will turn out).

What's your burger then? Or is it a closely guarded secret?

 

[farmerbarleymow]

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What's your burger then? Or is it a closely guarded secret?

It's called a Spam Surprise.

 

[Yetman]

It's called a Spam Surprise.

Don't think so.... Burger Lad isn't a McD's sellout, it was a competition on their website. Cynic