 All National Cheeseburger Day coverage Chuck out everything you ever knew about making cheeseburgers, and get ready to beef up your burger repertoire. Named the best burger in America by The Food Network, the 10 o’clock burger from Holeman & Finch Public House in Atlanta relies on fresh ingredients made from scratch. Executive Sous Chef Jason Paolini showed patrons how to make the famous burger at Taste of Atlanta over the weekend. “The secret is making everything from scratch,” Paolini says. “We grind our own meat daily, we have a bakery that makes our own bread, we make our own pickles, we make our own ketchup and mustard. That’s what makes it so delicious.” Don’t have a meat grinder? Don’t sweat it. Paolini gives some tips on how to replicate his masterpiece from home, with as much hassle as you’re willing to sacrifice. Holeman & Finch bakes its own bread, and Paolini suggests doing the same at home if possible. If not, buy fresh-baked rolls. “One of the good ways to tell a good burger bun is if it has some good sponge action, so when you squeeze it, it comes back,” he says. “That way, it will absorb some of the juices from the meat.” Paolini uses a French-style roll and butters and toasts the inside of each bun before fitting with a burger. He also uses buns that are the same size as the burger patties to ensure that each bite is the same. “Toast the buns in the skillet, so just the inside of the bread is toasted and the outside is still soft and has that nice bread texture,” he says. 2. Use fresh ground meat If you don’t have a meat grinder at home (and really, who does?), you should be able to get fresh ground meat from “any decent butcher around town,” Paolini says. The 10 o’clock burger is made from one part chuck and one part brisket, equally distributed. Each patty should be 4-ounces each, with two patties per burger. “We patty them thin so that when you cook them, all the fat renders out, which creates a good, juicy burger,” Paolini says. Salt one side of each burger and place salt-side down on a griddle or sauté pan. Burgers should be cooked medium, with the inside of the patty left slightly pink. 3. Add red onions and Kraft American cheese Once you’ve flipped your burgers and salted the tops, add sliced red onions on top of one of the burger patties and top both with one slice of Kraft American cheese. “That helps cook the onions a little bit while retaining that raw, crisp flavor,” Paolini says. But Kraft singles? Really? “The idea is that it’s a classic American burger,” Paolini says. “We use Kraft American cheese because of the way it melts.” 4. K.I.S.S (Keep it simple, stupid) Don’t overdo it on the condiments. “You can get a burger with ten different things on it – mushrooms and onions and lettuce and tomato and foie gras and cheese,” Paolini says. “We wanted to just keep it simple and make it perfect.” Holeman & Finch adds only red onion, American cheese and homemade pickles to its burgers, with its very own ketchup and mustard on the side. “If you can find good bread and butter pickles, French’s Mustard and Heinz Ketchup … you’ll come pretty close to recreating it,” he says. 5. Serve with fries and a bubbly beverage What’s more American than French fries? (Besides, you know, Kraft singles?) Holeman & Finch serves its burger with a side of homemade fries, made from Idaho potatoes. Add a beer to the palate or wash it down with your standard soft drink. “The idea is that it’s a classic, so eating a burger and drinking a Coca-Cola out of a glass bottle is great,” Paolini says. The burger might be “classic,” but it’s certainly not ordinary. It’s just simple. “Each ingredient can stand on its own,” Paolini says. “You don’t really need more.” All National Cheeseburger Day coverage |
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Just back from a recent trip to Tokyo. Enjoyed great burgers in Rhoppongi, but also the suggest Tonkotsu Ramen. What a combo!. Thanks IX. This is as 'good as it gets'.
I'z gladly givez u sum monez 2morro fur a chezzy burger today.
Kraft Singles?! Thank god I live in Sydney, Australia – At least chef Justin North's famous Wagyu beef burgers use top grade swiss cheese.
Just reading your recipes made me hungry..I seldom eat hamburgers but I will mince my own meat which I always do anyway, and make some real american burgers for lunch tomorrow!!! With kraft cheese, pickles and everything. My son loves them.
I'm sorry, nothing with American cheese on it can be called the best of anything. I also take exception to a burger that cannot be eaten using a human jaw to be called the best since it cannot be eaten in the manner a burger has to be eaten. If you have to dismantle it and eat it with a knife and fork it isn't a good buger.
And what do they charge for this? $20?
No Kraft singles allowed on my burgers.
Plus, there is no way for me to eat a hamburger without tomato. It's simply impossible.
Sounds delicious otherwise.
I had this burger over the weekend. WOW. It is really as good as they say.
They say Kraft American Cheese...NOT Kraft Singles! Very different stuff from a flavor and texture POV...singles are nasty and a waste of wrapping.
My opinion on the best $1 cheeseburger available and truly one of the last best bargains in America for a dollar...McDonald's McDouble is at the top of my list!
As a journalist and burger-addicted aspiring foodie, I'm insulted that a respected outlet like CNN would suggestion such an inferior cheese, and more-so that it would mention it by brand name. But mostly I'm incensed that the misspelled and gramatically-incorrect title is nothing more than a rip-off of the worst of popular culture to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
There's a special place for this article right where foodie hell and journalism hell intersect.
Ok, ok, so it was the chef who suggested it. The author just repeated it, tossing the brand name about–first in a paraphrase, then in her own words, and then in a direct quote. Still, I think it was unnecessary. And I still think the title is inexcusable. (I have no way of knowing whether it was the author's decision or the editor's, so I blame the company as a whole.)
Only in America is some clown going to sing the praises of a handmade burger on his own baked bread, no doubt all 'sourced" to "local only", charge $20 for it, then top it with processed cheese.
LMAO, seriously – you had me until you got to the cheese, like about 300 of the 316 posts . . . What is this, a Kraft commercial? Also interesting and VERY INSULTING is that the meta tag says "you can haz the WORLD'S best cheeseburger". Get over yourselves, please – it's a meat sandwich, and you didn't exactly invent it, in fact, if the above is any indication, you ruined it.
Flame on. :) Makes for nice grilling . . .
Love the burgers and fries at Johnny Rockets.
If you're ever passing through CT stop at Teds in Meriden for a steamed cheeseburger, you won't be disappointed.
What have you done, 4chan?
i work at five guys. and i can say, in an out is the best of casual food places. now thats burgers at reasonable prices im sure i could find a better one at some nice resturant.
I woldn't eat ther if i was starving, look at the dinner menu, Pig bologna, brains,, thats the stuff you throw away!
and how much is their great burger, $20.00 later for that, I'm going to IN and OUT Burger...
Love beefy goodness. A really good cheeseburger is comfort food for me.
In 'N Out is HIGHLY overrated! It's decent, but I find Burger King more enjoyable than In 'N Out.
But if you want a really good franchise burger, get Five Guys! I call it a heart-attack-on-a-bun! But it is oooooooh so delicious!
If you get lost and somehow end up in the Salt Lake City area...you gotta go to Crown Burger. I prefer the original "Crown Burger" but all their bugers are great. Gimmie a side of their fries or onion rings with fry sauce and life seems pretty good!
CNN posting an article trying to be "interweb-cute" by referencing lolcats? American Media establishment FAIL.... OMG guys, THIS is exactly the kind of stuff that is making us all dumber. And we wonder why Americans rate "biggest, poorest-informed morons" in every international poll there is...
Since everyone is entitled to their opinion – fresh ground rib-eye, bit of salt and fresh ground pepper, grilled through, no pink, but so juicy you need two napkins. Top with Cheddar, tomatoes. If you keep your equipment clean and you fresh grind meat, you can have pink. But why? I save pink for NY strip. Its all about the skill of the cook.
Looking at this restaurant's menu, the burger is the only thing I would show up for, the rest is either too weird or just plain revolting. Five Guys or a good buffalo burger here is Colorado is the only way to go. Oh- and cheddar. Kraft? Really?
This place is in Atlanta. CNN is also in Atlanta.
Have tried, Becks Prime, Five Guys and In-N-Out. In-N-Out and Five Guys are the best, Becks Prime was disappointing to me. But if you really live in LA, or have lived there, gotta try Tommys! Great Chili Burger. There are other good spots out there, just have to find them. Like making my own with buffalo meat (marinated in good red wine), pepper jack cheese, and some mushrooms and other simple condiments.
Seriously, Kraft American Cheese on a burger that is called the best? GROSS!!!
Small joints best, Fudrucker's very, very good.
I just love big fat greasy meat laying on buttery soft buns!
Travel channel has quite a decent listing of some of the best burger places, including the rumored origional burger maker.
i personally like red robins's monster burger, and probably my local topp's diner in Newark NJ. Hey... that's what new jersey's got. Diners and malls :P
I'm concerned that a "news" source is quoting the poor grammar of a web sensation that isn't even funny. Furthermore, that burger doesn't look the least bit appetizing to me. I've seen much more appealing cheeseburgers!
The best burgers are from Monks downtown Wisconsin Dells! Get a side of their (the best) cheese curds ever.......yum!
Hey! That's only 2 hours away! Not a fan of cheese curds, though. From Alaska, too much cheese for me.
Is there a more obnoxoius, antiquated, overused, and semi-insulting cliche' than "K.I.S.S"?
How about this one instead: "F.U.C.K – Follow and Understand the Consequenses, Kid".
Oh yeah get rid of that cheap fake kraft cheese.
Is kraft sponsoring this commercial?
Fresh ground tenderloin chains char grilled, steamed lobster meat, Italian bun, shredder cheddar, slight brush of Viking BBQ sauce will challenge all.
fuck the moron who wrote you can haz
Bless you, my child, for you are forgiven.
The best cheeseburger in Maine is served at Grunyon's Beanery in Gogs Mills. Heaven on a bun!
I love cheeseburgers. The best cheeseburger around is IN N OUT double-double, their all over California and for 3 bucks you just can't go wrong! Alway freshly cooked I order mine with grilled onions and raw onions and extra tomatoes. Its the best comfort food!
I'm going to make one right now!
American "cheese" has to be the most disgusting thing ever invented. How the USDA allows it to even be labeled "cheese" is beyond me. I was behind someone at Subway the other day and he ordered "white American Cheese". I almost gagged! I don't care what you put on a burger to enhance it, but a choice should never be "American Cheese"!!!
American cheese is just gross, slimy and disgusting on a burger (anything else for that matter). Five Guys has pretty good burgers here in Houston.
Five Guys chops their onions, saves time but keeps me away. Anybody who makes decisions like that cannot be taken seriously. What else do they do to save money?
Sorry, Executive Sous Chef Jason Paolini, but I wouldn't let you RUIN good hamburger with Kraft American cheese, or any other cheese. If the meat is worth eating, cheese cannot improve it. Further, I do not want bread and butter pickles and red onions on any hamburger. They are too sweet. Sometimes I can be in the mood for a thin, dill pickle slices with yellow onion slices (again, red ones are too mild to stand up to dill pickles) and nothing else. If the dill pickles and yellow onion have overwhelmed the hamburger, you have added too many or cut them too thick. Another possibility is mayonnaise, (Kraft or Hellman's will do; I do not want anyone's homemade mayonnaise) Heinz ketchup (again, no Hunt's or home made) crisp chopped lettuce and thin slices of a nice vine-ripened local tomato. Again, nothing else. If you must diguise the meat with too many condiments and extras, save the calories and fat and eat something else. The quality of the meat is the key and you must be able to taste it. The hamburgers should be cooked on a higher heat to char the outside and leave a pink center, like a good steak. A fresh unseeded fresh roll will do. No butter should be used to toast the rolls; if they must be toasted, use a small amount of the hamburger drippings from the pan while the hamburger sits for a minute after being removed from the heat.
Our favorites are:
1 Five Guys
2 Ruby Tuesday's
3 Duffy's ( a chain on east coast FL, West palm Beach, Treasure Coast)
“The secret is making everything from scratch,” EXCEPT FOR THE PROCESSED KRAFT CHEESE
yum yum -> CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID– that IS a tasty burger!!!
come on at least get some tillamook cheddar up in there...
Well put.
All- Where did RabbeeyeDick go, I was begginning to enjoy his kosher thing. Guess he got tired of gettin' "smoked" Oy!
To Tom- Try grilling some "liberal" meat for your next burger. You have enough of them up there.
Jake – You obviously don't need to add any cheese.
The best burger: grilled in my back yard. The best restaurant burger: Kenny and Zukes in Portland OR. The best fast food burger: Burgerville in Washington and Oregon (Oregon prime beef).
Other best fast foods: giant burritos, gyros, and sidewalk hot dogs. Gotta live a little, y'know.
Looks like RabbeyeDick is getting steamed. Is that kosher?
As long as it's blessed first.
*blessed*
I thought it had to do with how they kill the pig...?
;)
Oh, yeah. Shows how Jewish I am.
To RabbeyeDick- Are you as stupid as your posts make you out to be?
My god people wake up! Buffalo burgers cooked over mesquite served on whole wheat buns are the best and much healthier!
Buffalo Burgers = Mouthgasm.
Only in California.
Give me a break, THE best berger is made right here in Hackensack, NJ called "White Mama Hamburger" no kidding about the name neither, just "Google" it!
RabbeyeDick- Your post makes no sense, I suspect the burgers you eat are laced with something. And I'm not your son. I repeat, get a job and step up. Buffoon.
Frankie my son,We eat Kosher Beef,not that processed anal beef you so highly recommend. We are of a higher calling than some one named FrankFurter!
Those of you touting Whataburger and In-NOut (though they are pretty good) are doing so because you are likley low lives that can't afford anything better. They are NOT the best burgers. get a job and step up.
Frankie my son,We are on High and shall never drop-Besides Crapo-Burger that you entertain has gone out of business.
Five Guys, definitely. I think most of the people saying In & Out just haven't had a Five Guys. Their fries are pretty darn good, too.
Hut's. Austin,Tx. Believe it.
No burger with Kraft slices can be the best of anything.
Mustard does NOT belong on a cheeseburger, just as ketchup does not belong on a hot dog.
Can you tell I am a native Chicagoan? : )
Only when you stand on the roof at SuperDawg!
Amen!
Oh yeah me too. I have been up all night making my Kraft Cheese from scratch........................This is the best baloney all all time!
Is it Kosher my child?
KREKLES... Decatur, Illinois.......trust me on this one...and don't forget the fries and a LEMON shake!!
When they mention "Kraft American Cheese"...the story lost interest.......
Wakka wakka wakka.
Ain't nothin' like a Whataburger,"Just like You Like it".
Your burger suggestion at MOS Burger sounds interesting. I have received a lot of comments about MOS Burger on my website also recently. Gotta get over to Japan and try this burger in the future!
Of all the burgers I have had around the world, I prefer a burger from the MOS burger chain in Japan. The name is a little odd, but the burger tastes great. Lots of options for condiments. If you are Tokyo, definitely make an effort to visit the Mos Burger!
On a recent trip to tokyo, I tried my first MOS. The flavors, the care, the level of service were all near perfection. And they had nice napkins too!
What does the fact that they make their own mustard have to do with a cheeseburger? Maybe I'm missing something here.
Yes Kyle, Meers,OK has some awesome burgers & food. In Ponca City, OK there is Mega Burger that is pretty tastey! For corporate, I prefer Braums!!!!
Surprised not to see a mention of Shake Shack in NYC (Madison Square Park, or over on 9th Avenue) in the comments. Definitely the best burger I've ever had. It's not that hard to make a pretty damn good burger if you use high-quality ingredients and cook it properly.
Five Guys is my top choice for a franchise. Haven't been to a Steak+Shake or CheeburgerCheeburger, though. I was underwhelmed by In-N-Out burger, personally. Not bad, but definitely not the best.
Miller's Bar in Dearborn MI has an excellent burger. IIRC, it was rated something like #8 in the country by GQ not long ago. I try to eat lunch there at least once per week. I'm told they use Velveeta cheese – whatever they use, their burgers taste great.
the Bracken Cafe has the best burgers in South Texas!
Brand X in Springville, Utah. Absolutely the best. Sold out of an ancient silver Airstream trailer. That was 20 years ago - don't know if they are still in business. I still dream about their burgers.
Anyone that wants to check out the best burger's in NYC needs to visit http://www.burgernyc.com. Great site with tons of reviews, rankings, and pictures.
The pickles in that picture look WAY too thick for my taste. I'd imagine they would overwhelm the flavor of the burger.
I like McDonald's burgers, not because of the actual quality, but simply because I grew up eating them and they are a comfort food for me.
For actual flavor, I like a small, local restaurant. They have really good, really fresh burgers that taste like something I would make at home.
My favorite burgers in the world don't exist, anymore. They tore down the restaurant to widen the road, and they never opened it back up anywhere else. :(
The half-pound "Fat Eddie" burger for the crazy-low price of just 99 cents at Fast Eddie's Bon Air in Alton, IL. Awesome!
What? I can't believe no one has voted for Steak n' Shake's burgers! Shame, people! Shame!!! ;-n
As far as chain restaurants go, Steak-n-Shake rocks!
Their burgers are good, but their service STINKS! I finally had to stop going to Steak n Shake, because EVERY time I have gone the service has been horrendous! We've had to wait for 10 minutes for a table in a half full restaurant because no one bothered to acknowledge we were there (and we finally seated ourselves, despite the sign asking us to wait to be seated). The servers have "forgotten" us after we were seated for over 20 minutes. We've gone entire meals without being asked if we'd like drink refills, and that happens almost every time we go.
And this isn't an isolated incident. It's been at every one we've gone to in 3 states in the last 10 years.
Really? What's with the heading? I hope that's a typo!
You're new to the internet, aren't you? You've never heard of the "I Can Haz Cheezburger" site?
Wow, everyone is really serious about some burgers.
This is simply ground beef patted into a patty, served with fresh bread and condiments. NO! Check out my recipe (under "The_Mick") at food.com. Many recipes call for 80% ground beef, but 90-96% works even better as long as you add a panade to it: For a good, juicy patty, for each 1 lb of ground beef cut 2 slices of bread into 1/4" cubes. Douse fresh cubes with 1/4 cup of milk to create a "panade". Some then use a fork to press it into a paste but it's ok as cubes. The panade does two things: 1) it forms a sort of glue that holds bubbles of moisture inside the patty when cooking, keeping it from drying out. 2) it keeps the protein strands in the beef from joining together due to heat and becoming tough and rubbery. Mix the panade into the ground beef along with the following (per 1 lb of ground beef): 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp dry onion flakes, 2 tsp dry Italian seasoning [or sub oregano & thyme], 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper. When forming the 1/4 lb patty, make it slightly thinner in the middle – cooking will level it out. Cook in a lightly-oiled pan or grill at med-low heat and turn over after the first side is browned (about 4 min). Cook the other side until an instant read thermometer measures 160F (about 3-4 more min).
This is a burger article. While I'm sure your meatloaf taste delicious, it is a meatloaf not a burger
There is nothing more delicious than a good, old-fashioned, American hamburger with fries and a frosty Coke. I like the burgers at Five Guys.
MILLERS BAR in Dearborn Mich....
They lost me at "Kraft American cheese".
A lot of high-end chefs believe that American cheese is the perfect cheese for a burger. I do, too. I also like cheddar, and swiss if the burgers are mushroom and swiss, but nothing beats American for a regular cheeseburger. (And I really dislike American cheese for most things.)
Mos burgers in Tokyo are by far the best! ha[/i]
Five guys Burgers and fries is the way to go! ha
The best burger I've ever had, bar none, was at Bradley Ogden in Las Vegas. $19, though, but it did come with fries (so it was only really $18). Great burger. While I like In-N-Out for fast food, this blows it away many times over.
Smashburger!!
Forget the Cheese and get the best burger at Kincaid's on Camp Bowie in Ft. Worth.
Cussetta Georgia has a restraunt called "Four Winds" they make a burger called the "Ranger Burger" because it is near Ft. Benning the home of the U.S. Army Rangers. Definitely one of the best hamburgers I have ever eaten. Google it. In & Out is a close second. Five Guys is right up there too.
Can't say I've much respect for the Food Network or their choice. They picked something that's been done before and other places have done it just as well as this one has, so it doesn't stand out; it was a boring choice. Some thoughts and random responses to the comments:
Five Guys is barely better than McDonald's, and given the value (Purely burgers, since FG does have great value on fries), I'd go with McDonald's. There are better burger franchises (Like Cheeburger Cheeburger).
On tomatoes: They were going for crunchy textures (hence only onion and pickles). The soft texture of a tomato doesn't match with the others, or the crunch from the char, so it was left out.
With all due respect to the Homer Burger and other variations of the Luther, I'm pretty sure that you can't get anymore unhealthy than using grilled cheese sandwiches as your buns.
I really don't buy the daily limit of 24 as a crafting thing, but a big gimmick/marketing tactic. There's nothing I see here that would allow for such a limit. It's not like it's some Neapolitan pizza that requires special dough (and long rising times).
There's nothing about the burger that says "Atlanta" to me. It sure looks like a good one, but nothing regional about the thing (No, using local suppliers doesn't count).
No cheeseburgers in our house!
We eat only healthy meals, with lots of fruits and veggies.
Cheeseburgers are loaded with fat and cholesterol.
We want to live long and be healthy!
Low cholesterol? So you don't eat chicken breast, either? That has way more than most people realize. Not anywhere near beef liver, but more than you think.
I like to add a little brown sugar to my ground beef when making burgers. It adds a little sweetness, and oh my goodness that has to be the best burger I've ever tasted!!!
Five Guys are the new Kings of the CheeseBurger!
Y'ever notice that when people get a burger on their finger, they wipe it under the table or chair?
5 Guys all the way!
Do you ever sit alone in the dark and let your mind take control of your soul and try to play god. I have. Oh, and cheeseburgers are rad.
Wow! I thought the subject was about Cheeseburgers! This burger looks good but doesn't sound like the"best" where's the tomato? I would say the best burger is a fresh baked bun lightly toasted,fresh ground beef cooked well done,mayo,red onion,tomatoes and dill pickles.
In& Out rocks but not the"best" burger.
ya'll don't know what you are talking about. If you want a heart attack on a plate, here it is, the supremo of supremes, the Homer Burger: beef patties, topped with cheddar cheese, maple thick cut bacon, tomato, a little mayo...on top of a krispy creme donut served glazed side in :)
oooooooooo big mac yummmmmmmmmmy yummmmmmyyyy in my tummmmmyyyy i like it up the butty
You live in San Francisco?
it's all Obama's fault (:-
Don't care about the article, but:
Can we PLEASE put the whole stupid lolcat thing to bed now?
Cats are repulsive...illiterate cats doubly so. They aren't cute, and this meme is played out.
I'm telling Little Cat you find him repulsive.
Well go the H somewhere else then.
I've had this burger and yes it's that good. When I was there they cook the fries in duck fat too! My mouth waters just thinking about it. Everyone that is poo pooing this burger needs to settle down, especially if you've never had it. Open your mind and your mouth! :0)
French fries fried in duck fat RULES!!!
Anyone notice the Lipitor ad in the top right corner on top o' the page...just checking, hehe.
Any story such as this that names Kraft Cheese (of all things) is clearly an ad or at least paid product placement. Give us a break. Gross.
The best burger is the Big-Mac by McDonalds.
and the Anorexic with Yeast Infection..... Quarter-Pounder with Cheese
The McDonald's McDouble cheeseburger beats the Big Mac, and it is only $1. A great value in today's economy!!!
I've had the H&F burger before. WAAYYY overrated! They're simply too greasy, and have no flavor. Massive burger fail IMHO.
Eating the best burger is like prepping for surgery. Cleanliness. The juice from the patty, with the juice from the veggies and sauce, should run down the forearm and drip into the curley fries below. A single fry, used as a squeegee, should scrape off the excess as it, too, should go into the curley fries( that's why curley fries are made to conform to a forearm). Leftover meat/veggie/bun/condiment droppings from the burger should go there as well. This supplies the fiber and texture as to mask any arm hair and sweat (should jalepenos and/or hot sauce be used) that should fall into the curley fries. This process also provides the peace and tranquility of eating a good meal as phone use cannot be accomplished.*
* Read the manual.
One "secret" I learned about burgers, and which (for me, anyway) actually improves the results: When forming the burger patties, never pack the meat tightly. Form it very gently, and packed together just enough to hold it together. This seems to improve the apparent tenderness and "mouth-feel" of the finished burger.
my wife takes a lime and rubs it on her hands. then she takes a large meatball in her hand, puts it under her arm and presses it. Sounds gross, but is good, except for the hair. Doesn't take too long to make, either.
I love butter stuff... butternuts...buttercup!
The burger in the picture doesn't do a damn thing for me...too big! I'm not a fan of all the extras...pickles, onions and cheese. The bun is way too much bread. Not appetizing at all. The best burger I've had is from Ruby Tuesdays. I just get a plain burger (the meat doesn't need any add-ons), add a bit of BBQ sauce and it's just right. Juicy, delicious and it tastes like a burger.
These aren't even close to being the best burgers in the U.S.A, let alone Atlanta. Vortex in Atlanta has by far the best burgers!
Try Farmburger in Decatur-they're great! I'm with you on the H&F burgers, though-I thought they were just plain terrible. I don't get the attraction, other than the fact you can only get them on a limited basis. If they were served all day long, noone would bother with them, methinks.
Made with real cow patties...
that looks good
WOW!
the Food Channel should be called the Unhealthy Food Channel. They give very little thought to health, and REAL people's diets. They just have that jerk Guy Fierri (not his real name) stuffing his ugly redneck white trash self with utterly sickeningly unhealthy food. They are irresponsible and should be required to show the calories for every dish they show there.
Calm down.The subject is cheeseburgers.
Yo, it's the food police! Hide the burgers! Where's the air freshener?
try a MOS Burger, and then a bowl of Tonkatsu Ramen and the way home.....and that's "as good as ix gets!"
That's what I did the last time I was in Tokyo, and then was inspired to post a travel update on idolexpose.
I agree, for the munch and slurping delights, this combo is "as good as ix gets."
read your posts – insight and meaning for the Far East and America – something that I would vote for!
Definitely a great suggestion for the Mos Burger with cheese. Tonkotsu ramen is an interesting suggestion to pair with. Both full of body and flavor. Will definitely check it out.
Mos burgers rock! Great to see the Far East connection is affecting the tastes of the public. maybe this will have an affect on the outcome of the polls.[/i]
IX gets better all the time with Mos Burger. Great Suggestion. I hope the viewership has an opportunity to enjoy the benefits that IX can offer, on many platforms. The Mos Burger is just the basic offering with many additional features available. I am a great support of IX and will continue to be a fan.
Try Kums's in Chicago.awesome and it is in Chicago.
Kum's sounds messy, but they do have large hotdogs. They do the Furrburgers there too, right?
Gosh, I could have one of those right here, right now... MMmmm, mmMMMMM, Gooddddd
If the burger isn't cooked on a charcoal or outdoor grill it's not even in the conversation of the best. A burger cooked on an indoor stove top or in a pan is just a waste and lazy.
ITs too bad Food network knows nothing about food and only about talented hacks that appease to people who only want to learn how to cook pasta and a bad cake.
I'd like a large heart attack and a diet stroke please.
... you want flies with that?
McDonald's Anorexic with a yeast infection – Quarter-Pounder with cheese.
"We patty them thin so that when you cook them, all the fat renders out, which creates a good, juicy burger,” Paolini says."
OK, so this guy has lost all credibility. If all the fat renders out, you've got a dry and pretty tasteless burger. There's a reason you use 80-85% lean beef instead of 95% lean. Too little fat is no good for a burger.
ANTHONY: My wife says that In & Out Burger is the best burger during a period, too.
Yawn. I'm going to Al Jazeera English. At least they publish NEWS
FIVE GUYS (5 Guys) for the Best burgers and fresh french fries. HANDS DOWN. HANDS DOWN!!!!!
True....hands down
Five guys was similiar to picking up a fine hooker and finding out she's a he... They pour all that money into that advertising hype, making you believe your really about to experiance something great.. Then, when you open your bag, your food is thrown in there. After digging through your fries, you find your grease burger which was raw and tasted like a straight mustard burger. $67 for a family of 5, being served crappy food, I do not recommend them to anyone. I even wrote corporate an email and needless to say, they never replied. / the 5 guys was located in north olmsted, OH.
Meers, OK Best burger long horn cattle
Anybody eat a burger at Furrs Cafeteria? I forget what it was called....
The best burger in America is in fact in Atlanta, but not at Holeman & Finch. It's at Anne's Snack Bar, and it's called the Ghetto Burger. If you've ever had it, you know what I'm talking about.
I've heard stories about that burger but I've never had one. Is it really worth all the trouble? That woman sounds like the Soup Nazi.
Kraft cheese??? But they use their own ketchup??? I'm sorry, but you can't beat Heinz, and I can't take this sous chef seriously.
Hunts beats the taste of Heinz any day of the week.The Heinz family suks .
Yeah, the *Heinz family's politics* may suck, depending on your side of the aisle, but the company makes better ketchup (in my opinion). Don't make judgments about the quality of products based on politics. Now, boycotting the product because of politics is a different matter entirely; that's a perfectly valid choice.
I VASTLY prefer the flavor of Heinz ketchup to Hunts. Heinz has a more vinegary flavor, which I prefer. Hunts mostly just tastes "sweet". I like sweet, but I want that vinegary bite, and Hunts just doesn't have it.
Heart attacks happen. Burgers and other consumables require innovation, foresight, faithfulness, vision, determination, perseverence, enthusiasm, optimism, a touch of insanity, and beer.
My favorite burger is from Smith's Drug Store fountain and grill in Forest City, North Carolina. Served with crinkle-cut fries and an orange freeze!
whaddabout da Ghetto Burgaz, CNNz?
thank you chris...big mac is the BEST BURGER EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Kraft singles? Not a big fan of American cheese, let alone Krap singles. It melts better than anything else but it misses completely on flavor – and that's any American cheese. I'd work out an American/Cheddar blend.
I'm betting this burger is no better than the incredible burgers they have at another Atlanta landmark, the Vortex (especially since the winning burger is a plain ol' cheeseburger with the basic toppings).
My vote goes to the Vortex as well. That one up there in the picture is too much.
This looks terrible. It's the worst American food ever. You need a big mouth to eat that piece of junk.
Hear hear ... It looks really bad indeed. People pay for their heart attacks not for food.
I totally agree. I won't force myself to eat that. I rather have a veggie burger about half the size of that gigantic mountain.
I'd rather have taste than a veggie burger.
I wonder that myself how people can take a bite of that thing.
Big Mac is the best burger
A good old hamburger – the most American of all foods. Liberals and Obamatards must be enraged to even see a picture of it. Stick with the French foods, libs; leave the patriotic foods to us who will vote your party out of office next week.
I am a Liberal and Obama Supporter that loves a good hamburger. So leave your characterizations at home.
Good grief. You're politicizing a CHEESEBURGER? Son, get a friggin' grip.
This is from the party that politicized French fries i.e. "Freedom fries".
I am sorry but that looks very sickening. To put that much beef on a burger is stupid.
No wonder this country is over weight...it is idiots like you that offer food of this size
that has our kids so over weight.
lmao WHAT
don't blame the people who make them, blame the idiots who fall for it AND feed the garbage to their children lol
and burgers are least worries of "obesity" food
There is nothing wrong with eating a good juicy burger once in a while. The problem with our country's obesity problem is that no one knows moderation. You don't eat a burger like the one shown every day. To indulge once in a while is not a problem.
The problem with obesity is not too much meat. It is the consumption of too much simple carbohydrates that lead to an insulin overload, which leads to the desire to consume even more food.
Complete proteins (most commonly found in meat), fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Done and done.
I'm sure one of their single cheeseburgers will taste just as well, w/o the wait
Best Burger Period = In & Out Burger
My wife says that In & Out Burger is the best during a period, too.
Take a 9" x 11" baking dish. Line it with crumbs from your corn hip bags. Chop some white onion and sprinkle it over the crumbs. Cover that up with shreadded cheese. Get two large cans of Wolf Bran Chili (no beans) and slowly bring them to a boil. Add 1 pack of your favorite hot dogs, cut into 1" pieces. Back to boil. Pour that over the chip, onion, and cheese stuff. Put fresh Fritos over that. Put chopped white onions and more cheese over that. In the oven at 325F until the cheese bubbles. Take out and let stand for 45 minutes. Cut in squares. Re-heat whenever and add jalepenos, mustard, relish, hot sauce, etc. Best for TV ball games.
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Looks like a heart attack waiting to happen.
Actually, that burger looks awful. the meat looks raw and there is too much bun, too much meat and too many veggies. My Mom made the best burgers, I've never found any that could compare.
Now if your ever in Vegas go to Le Burger Braisserre in Paris. Those are some of the best burgers I have ever had and some darn cute waitresses too.
I iz in yur keetchun
Kooking cheezburgers
How is McDonald's rediculous? It is the best and most original burger out there...the Big Mac! Get it straight!
Looks delicious – but I can feel my arteries slammin' shut just looking at it!
Try grillin' some onions. Tobasco sauce is good too. Gotta have burgers. Fried chicken. Chicken fried steak. Grilled steak and chicken and pork ribs. Baked chicken legs with salad and hominy on the side. Fried catfish. Meatballs stuffed with jalepeno monterrey jack cheese, cheddar, or mozzerella. 3 meat crockpot ( beef on the bottom, boneless pork ribs in the middle, chicken legs on top, sliced onions between them all, 2 cups Sweet Baby Ray's regular sauce and one cup of Asian sweet cili sauce.) Ground beef with onion soup on buns.
...Water....A whole lot of water. And....................Funyans... yeah!
McDonald's? Seriously? You folks need to get out of the house more. That's just sad.
still....McDonald's!
The best fast food burger is by far an "In n Out" burger as noted by another commenter. My personal favorite "fine dining" burger is the "Big A** Burger" at the Roaring Fork restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ. It's served in the bar area only during happy hour. The bar is usually packed, but it's worth waiting for a table or barstool just for the burger alone.
Think I just had a heart attack, or was that growling in my stomach, yippee cholesterol and lots of fat.
that recipe or...you can get any 85/15% ground beef from the local super market and do what I do in 5 minutes (or less). In a bowl grate finely one large sweet onion, add salt, pepper ( I prefer more than usual amount), oregano, the ground beef, some olive oil (one table spoon), plain breadcrumbs, one lightly beaten egg, one teaspoon ketchup, and mix well using your hands for 2-3 minutes. Make the patties (any shape you like) cook thoroughly on the grill (preferably on charchoal that has already burn–avoid flamebroil) and serve...plain, don't even need the buns (or cheese or anything else). Enjoy.
You realize thats meatloaf, not a burger right? You even said it doesnt need buns.
mpouxesas, you don't need a bun because what you have created is meatloaf. Not a burger.
Guys...it's all about the All-American McDonald's burger...get it through your thick heads already!
You mean those lovely little hockey pucks with the soy filler?
YUM
A FRIED burger - is the best??? Everybody knows hamburgers are best cooked on a charcoal grill. A local butcher shop near me sells "ribeye burger" It's AWESOME. Really full of fat though, it runs out and gets all over you if you're not careful, but it's unbelievably good. They can keep their fried chuck/brisket burgers.
Agreed. The best I have had came off the back yard grill. My mom used to grind ribeyes with a grinder attachment on her kitchen-aid mixer and top it w/ fresh sliced mild cheddar....THE BEST hands down!
WHAT? Kraft singles? How could this burger possibly be considered the "best" with Kraft singles on it? That cheese is revolting.
The best burgers Ive had have used high grade deli american cheese that you cant get in a grocery store. The taste difference to fridge-aisle cheese like Kraft is night and day. I have never had a burger from a place known for their burgers that used Kraft singles, even chains like Five Guys and Smashburger dont use that garbage. I love American cheese on a burger but only when its high quality, low quality American cheese like Kraft is just horrible and I would much rather have another kind.. any kind.
I agree with everything else, especially the buns, which is a complete afterthought to 99% of people who make burgers. You cant even buy a good bun made with eggs at the grocery store bakery section, just papery clone rolls that all taste the same (the most offensive bakery burger bun I bought was nothing more than a giant dinner roll). The best burgers have custom made buns that are closer to a brioche than sandwich bread.
Kraft singles might be bad. might not be of the best quality. might not taste good. but it isn't "revolting". Again, people, save the self-righteous hyperbole for the Political Ticker.
Jalepenos on the side. The debate about the Kraft singles? Two on each. One on the bun, one on the patty.
OMG SOCiALISM!
Oh wait, wrong article.
It was Grover Cleveland's fault!
What do you mean I have to wear a shirt?
Le Tub in Hollywood FL has a tasty burger. I think GQ did a bit on them at one point. What they failed to mention is that the fries are awesome as well.
Le Tub is fantastic, but I don't know that I'd give it top honors.
Best burger in America = McDonalds!!!
White Castle or Krystal burger , good too.
You have to be drunk off your keyster for White Castle to be good.
So you're saying that White Castle actually exists?? That's so funny! It never occurred to me that it was anything more than a fictitious Harold & Kumar craving!
The don't call them sliders or gut grenades for nothing.
best fries too...
Ok, so the bake your own bread, grind your own meat, make your own ketchup and mustard right??? Guess what? So does MCDONALDS! buh duh ba ba ba! I doubt seriously that this is the best burger in world. The fact that they only sell 24 a day just adds the need and want for the burger, which adds nostalgia, which I guess makes it #1. When food network went to the spot they didn't even get one! So how can you make a burger you didn't even get to taste #1?!?!? I'm lovin it! (No pun intended)
Guess what? McDonalds does NOT bake their bread fresh, grind their meat fresh, make their own ketchup, mustard. What planet are you living on? McDonalds has all this outsourced and made for them. The ketchup is Heinz, the beef comes to the restaurant in frozen patties, the bread has so many preservatives in it that it will not mold.
Hmmm... I don't think I want to drive all the way to Atlanta, wait until 10:00 p.m. to eat, and MAYBE be one of the lucky few who get one of the 24 patties they're cooking that night. Uh, they may be great, but I can find fresh and wonderful cheeseburgers somewhere else at a decent hour and when I'm guaranteed to actually get one, especially since I'd be traveling with my whole family and we'd all want one. What would they do, play eenie, meenie, miny, mo, if only one serving remained for our table? Pshshshshsh, I don't think so. We don't like enough other things on their fine dining menu to warrant the risk. They do offer them for Sunday brunch, though, so that's a good thing. Perhaps we'd stop in if we find ourselves in the area after an early service one Sunday, as long as they serve more than just 24 for the whole day.
Yum!! But watch out booty!
mmmm I'll definitely be watching yours!
NICE
I prefer the inside of my burgers to be red. Someone above said that chicken left pink is safe as long as it is free range chicken. This is completely incorrect. Chickens can naturally carry salmonella. With beef on the other hand, it is different because cows do not naturally carry e. coli. So, nothing to worry about with rare-medium rare beef. Honestly, if I couldn't eat rare-medium rare beef, I might just go vegetarian.
Nearly every, and all the vertebrates roaming the land and air, including you, carry E. coli in the gut.
What about the "Crazy Cow" disease..? Is that exterminated when cooked..? maybe not...?
Mad Cow is not changed by cooking the burger. The danger in eatong undercooked hamburger is not from the beef, but from the processing into ground beef and introduction of fats, water, and other factors. Never had beef tartar?
My dictionary defines "infamous" as "Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious; detestable." Surely they aren't that bad?
I just had this burger last week. Flew all the way from Chicago (well not just for the burger). I heard about it on Food Network and had to get one. The place fills up every night and don't take orders until 9pm for the coveted 24 burgers they make every night. 24! Thats all! It was truly magical!
I love TGI Friday's Jack Daniel burger
Now I'm even more hungry than I was before reading this! *whine*
I just recently visited Holeman & Finch, had the burger, and posted a full review here: http://3nosh.com/?p=92.
Great...now I not only want a big juicy double burger, I want it with a side of french toast!!
Sorry, without green chile this just can't win a prize. The judges must not have spent any time in Northern New Mexico.
Couldn't agree more. The pinnacle of burger evolution is the New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger. There are pretenders to the throne from coast to coast, but nobody gets it right like they do in New Mexico.
Leave it to the New Mexicans to push for green chilies.
Wherez da BACON??????
Anyone using Kraft american cheese should automatically be bumped from the "best burgers" list. I'm not impressed by the article. Use good bread and good ground beef...not a secret.
Oh my that looks so good I could go for one right now.
What a joke....processed cheese product
Processed cheese products = greatest redundancy in the food industry
Just eat and enjoy
Friendly's anyday...best hamburger...especially on sourdough bread toasted. The idea of this crap burger being the best is just plain stupid. Kraft Singles??? Sooo gross
Blahhh is exactly how to describe a Friendly's burger. blahh blahh blechh!
I guarantee the Cherry Cricket in Denver has better burgers!!
In 'n Out burger will win every time.
In n' Out is the best for a quickie – but yes, The Cricket rocks – I've been digging Hamburger Mary's here in LA too.
Terra Cottage,Lake Harmony,PA. Best burgers anyplace.To all,Good Day .
Huey's in Overton Square, Memphis, TN.
Plus, if you have problems with the local cops, the dishwasher will kill them for you. Hicky boy will see to that.
i'm sorry but kraft american cheese does not belong on the best burger.
the best and safest burgers are here in meridan and wallingford ct. they are steamed and fresh about 5 bucks for a one third pound
I agree – It's Ted's World Famous for me.
Steamed!? For pity's sake, a burger should be cooked over fire, not extremely hot water. Why don't you just microwave the poor thing and be done faster? I feel sorry for the cows whose tasty goodies are destined to end up on your plate as a steamed burger. Geck.
Sounds identical to the burgers I've made my entire life. It's a pity that it took a CNN article to tell people that using real bread and real meat is better than the fake pre-made stuff that most stores sell. About the only thing they left out is that you want Kraft Deli cheese for high quality burger cheese. The "singles" thing works, but you can definitely taste the difference.
I totally agree. I like the singles for sandwiches but deli cheese is best for burgers.
Even "Kraft Deli" is garbage. You have to go to the actual deli counter and order american cheese there. Prima Della from Walmart is decent, Hoffmans has good american cheese, every grocery store tends to have different brands for deli american and they are all pretty different. I have yet to find the perfect brand that is comparable to what you get from a good restaurant burger but everything from the deli counter is in a completely different league than kraft.
Land O Lakes Deli American is acceptable. I'd still swap it out for Cheddar, though
Cheddar from the deli is so much tastier on a burger. Having said that, you all must be told that sliced blue cheese is absolute heaven on a burger.
Unless its white cheddar I'll take jack cheese over cheddar on a burger, tastes similar but melts better and isnt nearly as oily. Muenster is a really good sub for cheddar too.
Look, I know all about too little, too late,
but what would we be if we didn't try.
We gotta try.
So please,
if it is not too late,
could we...
...make it...
A CHEESE burger?
hahaha
Here I am,
Yes, it's me
Take my hand,
and baby, you'll see
Hamburgers should never be served "slightly pink" Cooking thoroughly is the only way to kill Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Campylobacter jejuni, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus which are commonly found in undercooked hamburger.
Other than that, this sounds like a delicious burger.
Not So...When using fresh ground, all natural, grass fed, hormone free, humanely raised cattle, there should be no issues with any bacteria and cultures normally associated with meat products...I would even eat chicken slightly pink with juices...slightly.
Slightly pink chicken is a bad idea. Pork, fine. Beef fine. Poultry, no way.
I'm talking about Free-Range chicken...not mass produced 10 to a cage with no room, living in a noxious filthy enviroment, but healthy chickens. Back in the day pork needed to be cooked to 165 degrees to kill all the trichanosis, but the pork industry tightened their standards and cleaned up the slop houses and you now can enjoy pork medium rare. Duck is a fowl also eaten at rare to medium rare as is squab, goose etc...
No issues with any bacteria?
You need an education.
No bacteria in grasss?
Animals are full of bacteria, as are people no matter how they are raised, fed, killed. The risk maybe lowered by those methods but only the maost naive would say ther should be no issues.
You may be a great chef, but you need to review biology and infectious diseases.
Chef-E, like all tree-huggers, you're WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
ANY meat can be contaminated. But you run a much greater risk of getting sick or–worse yet–a parasite if you regularly eat undercooked meat, poultry, or fish. It's essential to cook hamburger thoroughly, especially if you're working in a restaurant. If not, you're setting yourself up for a lawsuit, just like Holeman & Finch are by recommending it "pink" inside.
Chef-E is almost correct, when you buy grass fed beef the chances of the beef being contaminated with e-coli O157-H7 is reduced by about 80%. This is due to the normal acidity level within the cows intestines when eating grass. This stabilized acid more than likely kills any bacterial infection within the cows stomach. While it is not 100% it's still a better chance than the conventional corn fed beef.
As much as a tree hugger that I may be, I do strike a balance...and yes safety is priority #1. But our food system is in shambles. We are in an antiseptic society where our own bacteria fighting systems are being thinned by all polutants. If you like sushi, fish that swim in the sea carry alot more parasites than the general public realize. So what do we do as a food indusrty, we introduce flash frozen and cooked with a carbon monoxide to plump the blood vessels to retain the color in tuna. So how exactly are we getting sick...not from naturally occuring bacteria that has been around for milleniums. Just enjoy what you like, life is full of risks, and hopefully we don't become an industry like healthcare where lawsuits become the norm...just for added redirect..and perspective.
http://www.gassedfish.com/page4.html
You're right- because free-range, organic cows crap out sunshine, rainbows, and puppies, not bacteria.
Your ignorance gives me head pain.
Meat becomes infected with bacteria AFTER slaughter. You can kill a fish and eat it right then and there and be fine. The danger comes after meat is handled and stored. Bacteria grows on dead meat that's waiting to get to market.
Our immune systems are not being thinned, whatever that means. In fact severe illness and death from bacterial infections are thought to be in part due to an overwhelming or excessive immune response to the bacteria.
Bacteria have been around forever, but they are not necessarily the same.
No matter what an animal eats they are full of bacteria, just like humans. However many of them do not cause diseae in humans.We have acid in our stomachs to, but it does not kill all the bacteria in our intestines or in cows.
The risk of food borne illness is always there. There are clearly ways to reduce that risk, but it is still there. To make a long story short the risk is relative and that is what people need to know. Not some nonsense statement that mechanisms of raising, feeding, slaughtering, handling etc. eliminate bacteria and any risk. (" there should be no issues with any bacteria and cultures normally associated with meat products")
I am Sorry to have to ask this but are you a McDolands or a Burger King Chef? I do not think you really know what Free-Range is. They just run around out side or in barns free but they are just as packed in as if they were in small cages. They are able to get more chickens or animals in a bigger spot. If they let them run around in a large barn they can pack more in. They let the animals run out side but in a big fenced in area they can fit in more animals in there also. But they are calling this mess free range as they are not in cages. But thee are so many crammed together they cannot move anyways. So people be ware of free range too. Oh and all of the eggs that were just recalled I think it was about a month ago , they were all free range as well. So so much for trusting free range. No matter what you say you have to cook all meats and all eggs well or it is a big chance you can get sick. I would never eat any eggs or meat that is not cooked all the way. Grass fed or what ever they still have to pee and poop some where and then you know what happens. They feed from this same grass. So beware of the half cooked meat, Free range and grass fed animals still do not eat then raw or half cooked.
I'll just make my retort quick, but information, or lack therof, is the boon to all industries. A little reading and for some alot, can take you in whichever way anyone deems fit, but the facts are the facts. The general public has been duped into beliveing or not what is, or not. With that Certified Organic, Free RAnge etc...unless we buy in our own communities and know where product comes from and how it is handled, buying off the grocery store reserves some inherit risks, right or wrong...who's to blame.
Ok, not so short, but I could link alot of lil blerbs to read but this is where i get my meat and they dont sell outside the state of Florida...just start with this link and maybe you can find a farm in your community to support, if not enjoy your Big Mac...
http://www.deepcreekranch.us/Whynotorganic.html
The issue is knowing where the ground beef came from and who handled it and how. A steak can be cooked and eaten rare because any bacteria on the surface will be destroyed in the cooking process. Bacteria can get into the inside of burger patties and therefore it is recommended to cook them to an internal temperature of at least 165^ to kill any potential contamination. It has nothing to do with whether the animal was grass fed or not. If the beef arrives fresh from the butcher and is ground on site, it would be safe to cook and serve rare. Several restaurants in my area serve their burgers rare because they get their beef locally from a trusted source, not shipped in from a commercial processing plant.
The issue (with bacteria) is not what the cow eats, or whether it is allowed to wander around freely. Pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 are found in the cow's intestines (not the stomach). If the contents of the intestines are not spilled on the meat, there is no problem. If the cow is slaughtered cleanly, and the meat ground promptly, you could eat your burger rare.
And the best fast-food burgers are from Culver's.
Does your alot eat free range as well?
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html
My sister makes burgers your way. We call them hockey pucks.
Seriously, dude? Live a little.
shut up and pass the mustard
make sure you drive the speed limit, make sure pocket protector is securely attached, have the fire extinguisher next to the grill, and cook that urder until it is 1/3 its original size and black as the ace of spades.
Sorry, Mike, but you're wrong. There is nothing wrong with a hamburger that is pink in the middle as long as it reached proper beef cooking temp of 140-150F. If you're good at cooking a hamburger, you can do that and still have it pink the middle, and that is definitely the best way to have a burger. Overcooked is nasty.
The original Huey's in mid-town Memphis is the best burger I've ever eaten, and I've eaten them all over the world.
Have to agree with this one! I haven't had a Huey burger in years and I still remember it as being at the top of the list. Thanks for pushing my craving button and reminding me of a fine burger!
You sound like a real pleasure to hang out with.... NOT.
Didn't people stop using NOT about 10 or 15 years ago? If not, they really should have.
You do NOT sound like a real pleasure to hang out with.
Please don't ever cook my burger, but I hope you enjoy your completely safe hockey puck.
Cooked thoroughly? Why don't you just eat leather? There are more germs on that water glass you get when you eat out, along with that coffee cup from the diner, than in that medium rare burger. Live in a germ free environment do we?
Bingo!! Thank you. And another issue is all these germophobes squirting anti-bacterial gel on their hands every 10 minutes. They don't usually use enough and end up creating even more super bugs that are immune to the very anti-bacterial gel they are using. Grow up, people. Kids used to eat dirt and they lived to be healthy adults. And, yes, that plate you eat off of at your favorite restaurant probably has more bacteria than any pink burger. Do you know the guy that made your organic salad washed his hands after he went to the bathroom?
Beef has four levels of done-ness:
Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Toast
That is all.
Raw
Blue
Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Medium well
Well done
And a favorite to some: Overcook
Well, I rarely order meat anything but Medium (if at a place that will actually cook medium right), or medium-rare at a corporate lawsuit-worried place that tends to overcook their food. Do I get sick here and there? Sure do. Is it worth those few rare days that I am sick to eat my burger red than cooked well done? Sure is...
You can get just as sick off raw leafy vegetables, yet that doesn't stop anyone from eating salads....
I live in japan and i have yet to hear anyone complain about bacteria or disease in their raw or partially cooked food. the people of the united states are overwhelmed with fear of anything the health care industry and media outlets shove down their throats.
Well, for argument's sake
Some people in Japan eat fish liver laced with enough tetrodotoxin to kill a blue whale.
I canz haz cheezburger?
It's a lame attempt at well-known site. (Okay, well-known by many but, obviously, not all.)
http://icanhascheezburger.com/
I know the site! I like to toss in some extra "z's". Makes it more gooder.
I think my heart stopped briefly just looking at the picture.
Heart stopped... IN LOVE
No youse can't haz cheezburger!!
Best burger in the US bar none is the one and only: In 'N Out Burger
Shane, you need to get out and explore a little more. In N Out is great for fast food, but there are far better burgers out there.
LOL!!! Hamburgers ARE fast food!!! And in that category, In 'N Out is the BEST. You don't know what you're talking about, Dude.
don't worry geezer, being a geezer myself, these young 'dudes' are so worried about getting back to their musty bedrooms, or shabby couches to go back playing video games, that they have no idea of all the mom and pop burger stands accross the country serving up deliciously greasy, char-broiled, 1/3 pound masterpieces that you have to actually have to sit an wait for once in a while. You're right, In-n-Out rocks the franchise world, but I have had the good fortune of trying many a burger that would put any 'animal' out to pasture.
In 'N Out is the best franchise burger, I think. But the Best Burgers tend to come from hole-in-the-wall establishments that are family owned or otherwise small and not corporate. My favorite burger joint is a rough and tumble biker club on the edge of town. De-fragging-licious.
My advice: If most of the Burgers that you eat come from places with a Drive-Thru, then you should really try to explore small, independent restaurants. You will be blown away.
yeah and there is a reason its called "in 'n out". They are good burgers but best burgers I dont think so.
Shane, don't let these burger snobs get to you. You are right–all burgers are fast food regardless if you get them through a drive-thru place, or a sit down dive. As far as taste, my money's on In 'n Out also. There are others that are good also, but the I/O is King.
Your name is Shane....pfffft.
@lumps... you sound like just another old hag taking out their anger on younger people. I think it's time for you to join your friends and expire.
Best burger in the world is Becks Prime (I live in Texas). Everything is better in Texas (Bigger too). :-)
In n' Out is the only thing I miss about California.
Say what you want, Shane, it is the internetz, so there's no need to 'back it up' or provide any proof or reasons. It's not like there are people who actually talk about this stuff as though there were objectiev criteria or anything.
Unless you're some kind of food expert, or have been to over 500 places that serve burgers, you have no idea. Maybe I/O is YOUR favorite burger, right NOW. I bet you 3 years from now, you'll say "Why was I so stupid to think that was the best burger anywhere?!?"
All burgers are NOT "fast food." I'd bet a buncha money you've never had a burger made with freshly ground beef. Or with a fresh baked bun. Homemade pickles. That stuff takes TIME. Remember, "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy". Google it.
I agree that the In 'N Out burger is the best! That is the first place I go when I go to California to visit friends!
I've tried In N' Out when visiting California and really don't understand the hype. Have had much better burgers in many different places. Was pretty disappointing after all the buildup.
The best burger comes from my own back yard bar none.
WORD.
Mitch...In 'n Out is awesome. However, it is not a franchise. One family owns all.
WOw, a new low.... in and out a best burger?! you must be smoking crack....
It's really said when you see a lot of Americans prefer cheap and greasy low grade meat burgers as their first choice burger, but then is an upgrade from McDonalds so if you dont know better you might as well cherish what you have.
To all the ones that can afford a bit more than In and Out, get out of your shell and try something new, you might be surprised.
A good hamburger is not considered "fast food"...
I lie in New York, and I laugh when someone tells me Shake Shack has the best burger in town.... It's just an In and Out equivalent of greasy fries and a chunk of cheap low grade meat.
Very sad indeed....
i'm from mass. I dont think in and out was greesy at all. the fries werent very salty but they were still good. the burgers were decent. this place near my house has relatively small burgers with fried onions and warmed buns... better than in and out but i still wish they had one of those around here because a lot of times i'm not feelin those other fast food joints
In-N-Out is a good burger for a franchise, but I'd put my money on Fatburger any day for the honor of top burger. And a local place here in Vegas makes a burger that is way better than both of them and that's Kilroy's.
Is 'haZ' CNN's pathetic attempt at staying relatively fresh? I come to CNN to specifically read the trash they publish because its so humorous and idiotic, but this just might have put me over the top. I think you've sunk to a new low CNN, even too low for me. Prostitutes have more class than you do.
You're pretty cocky for someone with bad grammar: "it's so humorous", not "its". And they're referencing a famous website. You must be really bored to just come to this site to read articles you think are written poorly.
@Hellow–Shut up, Dumb@ss. What do you want, a little gold star for pointing out useless drivel?! Go away.
@Shane-You had to go there, didn't you?!! Now I'm going to think about In 'n Out burgers all day long. They are soooooo good!
Seriously Hellow? You might want to calm yourself a bit if something this minor can set you off like that. Wow....
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LA's Best Burger
Try Johnny B's burger and I bet it's right up there with the best! I'm from Philly so I know what good food is!
Too bad food network knows nothing about food and only about selling out with shows like down home with the neelys
Pshhhh......In & Out has the best burgers....PERIOD!!!!!!
Five Guys takes In 'n Out behind the woodshed every time; way better.
There is obvious room for improvement – we grow our own cows!
In fact, I do own a meat grinder and would make my burger out of sirloin, not chuck. Second, Kraft cheese – really? No, thank you. Crumbled blue cheese goes much better with that red onion. Finally, if you introduce a good Jamaican Jerk rub on the burger before cooking, you end up with a wonderful burger that goes great with a glass of Merlot. The best burgers in the country? They're found on my grill at home on Sunday afternoons!!!
Just made me drool on myself. Also, I will be by tomorrow.
The best burger I've ever found is Bubba's Burger in Hawaii. Yum yum yum! They don't use lettuce or tomato either :)
fr the article:
>...The idea is that it’s a classic American burger,” Paolini says. “We use Kraft American cheese because of the way it melts.”...<
EWWWW. My wife and I cannot stand "american cheese". We prefer good sharp cheddar or provolone. Swiss is also great.
Well... good for you and your wife, Gretchen!
Ok, I can understand if you prefer other cheeses to American cheese. I certainly do.
But I doubt that American cheese is so disgusting as to warrant an "EWWWWW." Please save the hyperbole for the articles on the political sections of CNN.