Best Burger

Welcome, pull up a chair. I’d like to introduce you to not only the best burger I’ve ever cooked…but also the best burger I’ve ever eaten.

This an Oklahoma Style Smash Burger with a Wet Garden Herb Grilled Bun topped with a Zesty Yogurt Aioli .

Prep work. Do the aoili first so it melds. I used a mix of Greek yogurt, ketchup, hot sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and fresh ground black pepper.

Then do your herb mix. I put basil, parsley and garlic chives into my magic bullet with some olive oil and a bit of water.

We waited for the rain to stop (Chase and I…it is Monday) and fired up the Blackstone Griddle.

A little olive oil went down, then some diced Vidalia onions. On this, immediately, went two cubes (1/4 lb each) of grass-fed 85/15 ground chuck. Using two spatulas, these were pressed flat and seasoned with Himalayan Sea Salt and fresh ground black pepper.

A few minutes later they were flipped and a slice of cheddar cheese was placed on top. The heat on this side of the griddle was turned off.

Three pieces of sourdough bread were dipped in the wet herb mix and put on a lightly oiled griddle. The middle piece was dipped on both sides. These were toasted through to a crispy brown.

Plating was: First piece of bread, non-dipped side down. The first smash burger, the middle piece of bread. The second patty. The yogurt aoili. A hand full of diced kosher dill peppers and then the top piece of bread, herb side down and toasted side up.

I cut this in half and served it with a garden fresh cucumber salad.

Simply incredible.