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t1_j6fsdyh wrote

Smash or pass? Definitely smash.

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t1_j6fu5h9 wrote

damn, the char on those burgers looks amazing

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OP t1_j6fywt5 wrote

thanks! cast iron and high heat are the keys

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t1_j6g6w8f wrote

What kind of ventilation did you have?

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OP t1_j6g88oy wrote

Outdoor burner!
-25°C here tonight by the way, but I wanted a burger!

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t1_j6gpu9d wrote

Have you ever tried grill pan then you cod grill inside

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t1_j6luzmz wrote

I live in an old house with a whole house attic fan. I can heat that cast iron and through the meat on. I have to say it’s a lovely looking smash burger!

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t1_j6i85df wrote

Was is completely emerged in oil? It looks deep fried

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t1_j6mcztl wrote

It doesn't, and smash burgers are made with very, very little added fat. You WANT the meat to stick to the pan.

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t1_j6fqo4e wrote

Damn, you got an egg on this boy too! Lookin' good.

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OP t1_j6frcwi wrote

First time ever! Definitely going to be part of my main rotation now

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t1_j6frzdd wrote

Oh wow, looks like you nailed it! I've only made them a few times before, I bring out the griddle so I can do 4 patties at once haha 😅 But they're so tasty, and messy in the best way!

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t1_j6jy9lh wrote

Try cooking the egg into the top bun like an egg in the whole. Its a life changer

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t1_j6g4tk4 wrote

Looks really good! Is that jalapeños and are there two slices of cheese?

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OP t1_j6g676b wrote

Thanks! It's jalapenos on the bottom, and cheese between the patties. The top and bottom you're presumably seeing is the sauce!

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t1_j6g6pn6 wrote

Lovely looking burger! My mouth is watering. I’d have to take off those lovely jalapeños though. I just can’t do them anymore much to my sorrow.

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t1_j6gailg wrote

OMG, too see this when you're on a diet for digestive issues, haha!!! 😁

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t1_j6h6dp5 wrote

why the egg

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t1_j6lattu wrote

A fried egg is delicious on a burger, especially if it’s over easy/over medium. The egg yolk is so good with the patty, kind of like a very distant cousin to steak tartare. Might be messy, but so worth the extra napkins!

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t1_j6hwgmb wrote

What makes a smash burger different than a hamburger?

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t1_j6iq6vd wrote

Start with small meatballs and smash them onto a flat top or pan to get a good sear on a thin patty

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t1_j6izuh7 wrote

By smashing a ball flat, you create a rough edge, which you then cook in more grease or oil than you would use normally. This rough edge cooks faster than the rest of the burger, creating a crispy and delicious outer ring of caramelized goodness. You can't really do this on a grill, it needs to be a griddle/pan/flat-top so the edges can fry up.

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t1_j6jwkkg wrote

Oh man. I wasn’t sold but your description now has me wanting to try it

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t1_j6h0nc2 wrote

That bun game is amazing. Did you make your own dough?

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t1_j6hagc1 wrote

Look at that... Ladies and gentlemen that is a burger and non of that lab grown garbage could ever compare to it. Well done.

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t1_j6hwprb wrote

The crispy bits of a smash burger are heavenly.

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t1_j6jkqqo wrote

You done good, kid. You done good.

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t1_j6k5qfa wrote

Photographs well but I can't imagine trying to actually take a bite of that slop.

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