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Cast iron griddled pub burgers
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The Cen-Tex Smoker
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Got a new lodge cast iron griddle from Santa today and we wanted to cook some burgers tonight. We had some prime ground chuck so we figured we would give it a rip. I much prefer griddled burgers over grilled but I do like a like a little smoke if I can get it. This griddle fits my AR oval setup like a glove. The burgers are very loosely put together (no pressing) and seasoned with salt, pepper, Heinz 57 and butter (don't be shy on the butter). The egg was 400 when I put them on and that seemed to be perfect. Good crust on the burgers but was able to control temps on thier way up to temp. I went the the jimmy buffet "cheeseburger in paradise" method (lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes). It was a huge score. Best of both worlds- griddled crust and a little oak from the egg. And the house didn't smell like a diner afterword.
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I will take a dozen sir
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Didn't take any pics at the table but they were money. If you are a cooks illustrated person, this is where the technique came from. I think we added the H57 somewhere along the way.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Good stuff man! Love diner/pub burgers!Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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Have you ever used Worcestershire in place of H57?
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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That is my favorite way to cook burgers. They look great.Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX
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SGH said:Have you ever used Worcestershire in place of H57?
yes. The original recipe calls for it. We like both but did the h57 tonight. I think I prefer the rooster (I can never spell it right) but they are both really good.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
I have done it with the Worcestershire with excellent results. Going to give it a try with the H57 next time.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
SGH said:I have done it with the Worcestershire with excellent results. Going to give it a try with the H57 next time.
me too. They are both good but I think I prefer Worcestershire before the cook and adding a little h57 after instead of mustard.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
We don't do burgers enough. Those look really good.
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First what is wrong with the house smelling like a diner? Second, outstanding cook man.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Yup, I definitely need a CI griddle now
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Oh hayel yes. With prime chuck those had to be outstanding. No shame in your game...H57 on prime beef!Meathead has a good write up on diner burgers as well:Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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SmokeyPitt said:Oh hayel yes. With prime chuck those had to be outstanding. No shame in your game...H57 on prime beef!Meathead has a good write up on diner burgers as well:
no shame at all. The h57 and butter make the patties super airy and fluffy. You couldn't do them on a grid. They would fall apart. Once the sear is on them from the griddle , they hold together better.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Looks money but ..........no bacon?
NW IA
2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe
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As I was looking at this post - What's missing? BaconBrisket_Fanatic said:Looks money but ..........no bacon?Dan, Columbia,Mo. -
Beauts!!! What size is that griddle?
LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list. - Sudbury, Ontario -
I do have 36 lbs of homemade bacon too. Fail.
I'll measure the griddle in a few and update you. It was $30 at Wally World.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
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Fits my AR oval combo perfectly. Would also sit on a grid and possibly rest on the fire ring. I'll check in a minute.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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It fits on a grid and sits perfectly on the ring as well. It's like it was made for it.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Never thought of using my CI griddle on the XL. Just tried it and it fits perfectly. Thank You for the idea!!!!!
X-Large BGE, DigiQ, ThermaQ (Blue), CyberQ, Joetissirie, UltraQ, (ex.FlameBoss 200)
Highland Village, TX
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I have just atoned for my earlier sin and added bacon. The forum was once again correct.
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So I take it that you melt the butter and mix it in the meat with the H57?Dave - Austin, TX
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Terrebandit said:So I take it that you melt the butter and mix it in the meat with the H57?
correct.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Only problem is the pics make me drool enough to almost short out my keyboard!Beautifdul!John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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Great job, Cen-Tex! Those look and sound amazing!! Bruce and I were just saying we don't cook enough burgers. Those even look like homemade pickles on there!! We want to work on a smoked burger, based on inspiration from the forum and to use our rub on it. (I need to send you a PM about the rub!!)KelleyEgging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream. BGEs: XL, Medium, 1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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I have been traveling past a Lodge Outlet a fair amount in recent weeks. I can't stop buying stuff. They are also an Egg dealer. They have everything Lodge makes in firsts and seconds. I think Lodge makes great stuff. Will look for this next.XL,L,SWinston-Salem, NC
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Send it. Can't wait to hear.EggObsessed said:Great job, Cen-Tex! Those look and sound amazing!! Bruce and I were just saying we don't cook enough burgers. Those even look like homemade pickles on there!! We want to work on a smoked burger, based on inspiration from the forum and to use our rub on it. (I need to send you a PM about the rub!!)
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Looking good!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
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That looks fantastic. Is that on a large? We have the AR and I wonder if you could do two levels using two griddles? We often do burgers for a crowd.
Large BGE
Greenville, SC
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