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Gebby's Burger knock off (Peoria, IL)

RRP
RRP Posts: 26,455
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I posted this knock off recipe clear back in 2008 on the original BGE forum. Once again tonight I made them and decided I ought to run my recipe up the flag pole again. The ONLY change I have made was to add a thin slice of tomato to each finished burger. Like I say on down this thread...HAIL to the Gebby Burger!!!

There's a local family restaurant in town named Gebby's. It's a homey place with a quirk in that it only operates one shift per day. It opens at 6:00 AM and closes promptly 8 hours later at 2:00 PM. Something I love from there is called a Gebby Burger. I finally decided this isn't rocket science and I'm now duplicating them at home on my BGE.

1 Starting with a 1/3# patty I wet it with Worcestershire,
2 Then add a sprinkle on Dizzy Pig's Cow Lick Steak Rub and some garlic salt.
3 Egg for 4/4/2 at 400°
4 During the last 2 minutes I add a stack of cheeses consisting of 1 slice each of American, Swiss and hot pepper.
5 Top with grilled onions and dill pickle slices.

 That is one delicious hamburger IMHO!!! That blend of cheeses may sound quirky but it works!

HAIL to the Gebby Burger!!!
Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,818
    dang Ron, your killing me here . . . sounds super delicious! 
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    mini 2009

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    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,423
    A 3 cheese blend?!?!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    kl8ton said:
    A 3 cheese blend?!?!
    Yes! 3 slices stacked on top which gets melted together. Here's what I said...I add a stack of cheeses consisting of 1 slice each of American, Swiss and hot pepper.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    So 3 different cheeses?
    NOLA
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,678
    edited February 2021
    kl8ton said:
    A 3 cheese blend?!?!
    Not blended per that YouTube video, this is a layered 3 cheese stack.  Sounds awesome, makes me wish I had tried Gebbys when I was in that neck of the woods.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    kl8ton said:
    A 3 cheese blend?!?!
    Not blended per that YouTube video, this is a layered 3 cheese stack.  Sounds awesome, makes me wish I had tried Gebbys when I was in that neck of the woods.

    No YouTube video?!?!
    Well... I need one cuz I'm just not grokking how to assemble that sort of stack.
    Should the cheeses be stacked alphabetically (ascending or descending)? Nation of origin? Are all the layers aligned to create smooth edges or should each layer be rotated x-degrees so you have neat little triangle "flaps" showing?
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Can you put it in a bun?
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Ketchup?
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,678
    Sounds good.  Any pics... of the burger and Gebbys?
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    nolaegghead said:
    Can you put it in a bun?
    No. Only on a bun. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,678
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    kl8ton said:
    A 3 cheese blend?!?!
    Not blended per that YouTube video, this is a layered 3 cheese stack.  Sounds awesome, makes me wish I had tried Gebbys when I was in that neck of the woods.

    No YouTube video?!?!
    Well... I need one cuz I'm just not grokking how to assemble that sort of stack.
    Should the cheeses be stacked alphabetically (ascending or descending)? Nation of origin? Are all the layers aligned to create smooth edges or should each layer be rotated x-degrees so you have neat little triangle "flaps" showing?
    I appreciate the Heinlein reftence.  I imagine they are fanned out so from above it would look like a 12 pointed star.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    I do really like the idea of the three different cheeses.  I can imagine how that would all come together. 
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,376
    We all needle and kid, but according to Kenji, the order of the cheese does matter:
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD8UTr5mMVk
     
    The cheese/sodium citrate discussion starts at about 2:00.  Who knew?   :)

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Most deli counters will let you sample something.  I would just ask them for a sample of their strongest swiss, and see if it appeals to you.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Personally I really like Boar's Head brand Baby Swiss slices. More pricey, but I use it a lot.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    JohnInCarolina said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Most deli counters will let you sample something.  I would just ask them for a sample of their strongest swiss, and see if it appeals to you.  
    no samples since last spring but i buy a pound for dad weekly. i get the sharp lately but for me its extremely neutral. maybe a gouda or munster would work

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    RRP said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Personally I really like Boar's Head brand Baby Swiss slices. More pricey, but I use it a lot.

    have tried it, but just dont get it.  going to look for a better place that specializes more with cheeses. even in grilled cheese sandwiches i lean towards a super sharp cheddar and sometimes add gorgonzola
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    fishlessman said:
    RRP said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Personally I really like Boar's Head brand Baby Swiss slices. More pricey, but I use it a lot.

    have tried it, but just dont get it.  going to look for a better place that specializes more with cheeses. even in grilled cheese sandwiches i lean towards a super sharp cheddar and sometimes add gorgonzola
    I'd probably just get a block of gruyere and ask them to slice it.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Dammit @Botch 🙂
    cheese order: cheddar, American, swiss

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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,348
    ColtsFan said:
    Dammit @Botch 🙂
    cheese order: cheddar, American, swiss

    But did you flip it in the pan and reverse the order?
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  • PigBeanUs
    PigBeanUs Posts: 932
    fishlessman said:
    RRP said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Personally I really like Boar's Head brand Baby Swiss slices. More pricey, but I use it a lot.

    have tried it, but just dont get it.  going to look for a better place that specializes more with cheeses. even in grilled cheese sandwiches i lean towards a super sharp cheddar and sometimes add gorgonzola
    Market Basket just carries the simple stuff. 

    If you can bring yourself to walk into a Whole Foods, they have a much larger selection of cheeses. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    PigBeanUs said:
    fishlessman said:
    RRP said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Personally I really like Boar's Head brand Baby Swiss slices. More pricey, but I use it a lot.

    have tried it, but just dont get it.  going to look for a better place that specializes more with cheeses. even in grilled cheese sandwiches i lean towards a super sharp cheddar and sometimes add gorgonzola
    Market Basket just carries the simple stuff. 

    If you can bring yourself to walk into a Whole Foods, they have a much larger selection of cheeses. 

    actually go there for grillo's pickles for burgers. i think thats all ive ever bought there.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • PigBeanUs
    PigBeanUs Posts: 932
    If you can get out of whole foods with under $100 spent on cheese, you’re doing good
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    PigBeanUs said:
    If you can get out of whole foods with under $100 spent on cheese, you’re doing good

    thats not good, this ones in the andovers and its probably tricked out to the max.  every time im up that way i look around the parking lot to see if my car is the oldest, it always is unless leno is in town
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    fishlessman said:
    PigBeanUs said:
    fishlessman said:
    RRP said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Personally I really like Boar's Head brand Baby Swiss slices. More pricey, but I use it a lot.

    have tried it, but just dont get it.  going to look for a better place that specializes more with cheeses. even in grilled cheese sandwiches i lean towards a super sharp cheddar and sometimes add gorgonzola
    Market Basket just carries the simple stuff. 

    If you can bring yourself to walk into a Whole Foods, they have a much larger selection of cheeses. 

    actually go there for grillo's pickles for burgers. i think thats all ive ever bought there.
    If it's more convenient for you, it looks like Stop and Shop sells Grillo's.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,376
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    I didn't think swiss was supposed to have any flavor; I never buy it and even forego it on a cheese platter.  

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    fishlessman said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    Most deli counters will let you sample something.  I would just ask them for a sample of their strongest swiss, and see if it appeals to you.  
    no samples since last spring but i buy a pound for dad weekly. i get the sharp lately but for me its extremely neutral. maybe a gouda or munster would work

    I was just about to suggest this. If you can't find a swiss that you like, try something else in the case. If you like one, they're likely to have it stock regularly. 

    Randomly discovered a couple of years ago, that a grilled cheese with muenster was pretty tasty.

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  • PigBeanUs
    PigBeanUs Posts: 932
    Botch said:
    fishlessman said:
    can anyone suggest a good swiss cheese, i get zero flavor from the over the counter supermarket versions. would the blocks in the binns be better, is there something i should be on the lookout for.
    I didn't think swiss was supposed to have any flavor; I never buy it and even forego it on a cheese platter.  
    A cheese that you never taste, will never have any flavor




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