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Smashburgers

On the Blackstone

Original recipe

Burger Sauce Ingredients

  • Ketchup   (½ cups)
  • Mustard   (½ cups)
  • Mayonnaise   (¾ cups)
  • Worcestershire sauce   (2 tsp)
  • Kosher salt to taste 
  • Black pepper to taste 

Make burger sauce

  1. In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Use a whisk to mix thoroughly.

Original recipe

Caramelized Onions Ingredients

  • Yellow onions   (3 pounds)
  • Vegetable oil   (2 tbsp)
  • Salt   (¾ tsp)
  • Water   (¾ cup)
  • Baking soda   (¼ tsp)
  • Water   (1 tsp)

Camelize the onions

  1. Trim roots off onions, slice in half, and then radial cut into slices

  2. Crank heat to high, bring water to a boil

  3. Cover and cook until most of the water is evaporated (about 10 minutes). Onions will have collapsed by quite a bit

  4. Press onions into sides and bottom of skillet, don’t touch for 30 seconds, stir up fond, and repeat until onions are uniformly browned, soft, and slightly sticky (about 15-20 minutes).

  5. Stir together remaining water and baking soda in small bowl

  6. Add baking soda mixture and cook until it evaporates

Burger Ingredients

  • 75/25 ground beef   (5 oz)
  • Black pepper   (1 tsp)
  • Kosher salt   (1 tsp)
  • American cheese   (1 slice)
  • Bacon   (2 slices)
  • Hamburger bun   (1 bun)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.

  2. Weigh your portion of ground beef and shape it into a 3 oz ball.

  3. Using a heavy spatula, smash the patty onto the Blackstone (or into a seasoned castiron pan).

  4. Season patty with salt and pepper.

  5. When the patty develops a crust, use the back side of the spatula to run under the patty and pull it apart from the pan.

  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese to the patty and let it melt.

  7. Assemble: Spread the sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a patty with melted cheese on top. Finish with the top half of the bun.