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v13ragnarok7 t1_iufv4nm wrote

Looks like how burger places want their burgers to look in commercials

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akara1001 OP t1_iufw4ul wrote

If I ever open a burger shop you can have free burgers for life. Thank you friend.

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v13ragnarok7 t1_iufwi4r wrote

Careful, I'll take you up on that

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akara1001 OP t1_iufxtas wrote

It’s a deal. If I ever take the plunge and open a burger shop, burgers for life for u/v13ragnarok7

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GegenscheinZ t1_iuh1v8l wrote

Call it “Ragnarok Burger” and have it be all Viking Metal themed

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JSG1992 t1_iuixr2p wrote

Looks like every double quarter pounder with cheese from McDonald's that I've ever gotten

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Snicklefitz65 t1_iufvhfd wrote

This looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure it tasted amazing, I can see the crispy edges!

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akara1001 OP t1_iufwfjc wrote

Thank you so much. I made 9 of them today and everyone did love them. I actually ran out of beef for myself but the bites I had from my wife did make me really happy.

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Snicklefitz65 t1_iufx3c4 wrote

That's too bad for you! I have found that once you get that smash/smear just right these are the jam!

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akara1001 OP t1_iufxn8d wrote

I actually make them for my wife and I every F1 weekend and have been trying to perfect them for the last few months. I get nervous cooking for a lot of people but I just went for it today. But it’s true when you get the sear/smash perfected it’s a whole new thing.

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WarrenRene t1_iuf4ptk wrote

Looks great! How’d you like it?

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akara1001 OP t1_iufbz94 wrote

Thank you! I think “Smash burger Sunday” should be a thing.

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DroopyTrash t1_iug2v2f wrote

What about Saturday too?

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akara1001 OP t1_iug3shu wrote

Why not? Smashin’ Saturdays. Burgers deserve two days if tacos get one.

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DroopyTrash t1_iug42sq wrote

Taco Tuesday, Wings Wednesday, Smash burger Saturday and Sunday. If anyone can fill in the rest of the days.

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topoben t1_iufekgw wrote

Good work. Looks professional.

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akara1001 OP t1_iufgmo7 wrote

Thanks so much! Best thing anyone has ever said.

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fuzzymumbochops t1_iufnbqh wrote

Beautiful! Give us a rundown of your process!

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akara1001 OP t1_iufvop2 wrote

Thank you!

Grab a pack of medium (80/20) ground beef and make roughly packed 3 oz balls of beef. Got my griddle rippin hot and place the balls down. After 10 seconds I used a stainless steel burger press and smashed them. Added salt, pepper and a tiny bit of garlic powder on top. Waited around 2 mins till the edges were curling and crisp. Flipped and added a slice of Velvetta cheese on each patty. Waited around another minute and a bit till the cheese was melted and bottom was crisp. The only other condiments were caramelized onions and sauce.

Sauce: Mayo, ketchup, relish, yellow mustard, tiny bit of fresh garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dash of Truff Hotter sauce. Let it chill in fridge for a bit.

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Count_Bloodcount_ t1_iug2t1w wrote

Just out of curiosity, why did you let the ball sit on the griddle for 10 seconds before smashing it instead of smashing it immediately?

Burger looks great!

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akara1001 OP t1_iug38ea wrote

Monkey see, monkey do. I’ve seen a few chefs on YouTube and in restaurants wait before smashing. If you or anyone knows if it makes a difference I’d love to know.

Thank you!

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rarestakesando t1_iuhwces wrote

Thank you so much I never knew what a smash burger was until now they looked just like regular burgers and I was too embarrassed to ask the difference.

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akara1001 OP t1_iui5xyj wrote

No problem at all! I hope you get one soon. Such a difference in taste from those thick and juicy burgers.

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Black-Maicoh t1_iug79tz wrote

I don't quite understand what the reason for a smash burger is versus a regular burger. What's the idea behind it?

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Toucan_Lips t1_iuggvcv wrote

You get a lot more surface area cooked very quickly so you get a lot of crusty edge. Also usually one portion is split into two patties so you get two thinner, crustier patties that are then held together by melted cheese.

Compare that to a more classic burger patty which is often thicker and has a juicy/pink interior and an outer crust. Smash is almost all crust.

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martha_stewarts_ears t1_iugednc wrote

Better sear, crisp edges. Good texture combo with the melty cheese and soft bun. I think it’s just a preference, I do still also love a fat pub style burger too.

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keykalee92 t1_iufdxhi wrote

Yumm!!!

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akara1001 OP t1_iuhtvzy wrote

I wish I could make you all burgers for your nice comments

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Steegon t1_iuf2zmc wrote

Looks yummy!

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akara1001 OP t1_iufbwq1 wrote

Thank you! Everyone loved it so I’m happy!

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gerd50501 t1_iuhlrnq wrote

What makes a cheese burger a smashburger? I dont live near the fast food chain that sells these.

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akara1001 OP t1_iuhq26n wrote

u/Toucan_Lips put it best with his comment

“You get a lot more surface area cooked very quickly so you get a lot of crusty edge. Also usually one portion is split into two patties so you get two thinner, crustier patties that are then held together by melted cheese.

Compare that to a more classic burger patty which is often thicker and has a juicy/pink interior and an outer crust. Smash is almost all crust.”

Hopefully you can find a mom and pop shop that sells them. They really hit the spot.

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mercuchio23 t1_iuib3zr wrote

No salad tho, can't be doing that my g

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DC-422 t1_iuiy1xm wrote

WoooooOooooo

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BigCliff911 t1_iugzm8s wrote

Nice looking burger. Velveeta is about as far from being cheese as you can get. Use some cheddar.

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[deleted] t1_iuhs9ee wrote

Nobody thinks it's real cheese or whatever. But it is still an ingredient, and has a flavor and meltability that doesn't exist in cheddar.

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akara1001 OP t1_iuhs22w wrote

Thanks man. But I agree it isn’t real cheese but the it’s hard to find a cheese that melts just like this.

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