Slowdown and Enjoy a Burger

Nothing says Summer to me like a great hamburger. I'm not talking that mess wrapped in paper passed through a window. I'm talking about lighting up the grill. The smell of burgers over charcoal brings back childhood and means a great meal is on its way.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Slowdown and Enjoy a Burger Nothing says Summer to me like a great hamburger. I'm not talking that mess wrapped in paper passed through a window. I'm talking about lighting up the grill. The smell of burgers over charcoal brings back childhood and means a great meal is on its way.   Derrick Riches Barbecues & Grilling Expert Best Hamburger Recipes   Since the first fast food joint started turning out hamburgers for the smallest possible price this, greatest of sandwiches has taken it on the chin. We are obligated to turn up our noses at these lifeless, greasy disks and instead seek out the freshest ingredients, the best meats and make our own, greatest hamburgers. These 25 burger recipes are consistently the top of the list on my site here. Consider them a guide to building your own perfect hamburger. After all, with all the variations of meats, condiments, toppings and buns there really should be a burger for everyone. READ NOW Stuffed Burgers   In the race to make the better burger the biggest hurdle has been coming up with something that is more than a plain ground meat patty in a bun. The answer to this is to stuff that patty. By putting things like cheese, mushrooms, or chili peppers inside the patty you can take your hamburger to a whole new level. READ NOW Making Hamburger Patties   There are a lot of ways to make a good hamburger patty. They can be made out of ground beef, pork, lamb, sausage, turkey, or more. They can be stuffed full of garlic, cheese, spices, peppers, or virtually anything small enough to fit inside. They can be mixed into the ground meat, eggs, bread crumbs, cream, and everything but the kitchen sink. Regardless of what is put inside (and simpler is usually better), it all starts with making the perfect patty.   READ NOW The History of Hamburgers   The origin of the hamburger is clouded by history and controversy. In Medieval times the Tartars, a band of warriors from the plains of Central Asia would place pieces of beef under their saddles while they rode. This would tenderize the meat that would then be eaten raw. This is the legend of the origin of the modern dish, Beef Tartare. READ NOW Sea Salt and Rice Wine Vinegar Chicken   Brined for tenderness and loaded with flavor, these salt and vinegar chicken drumsticks are perfect for the grill. READ NOW Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad   A creamy and delicious potato salad that draws its flavor from blue cheese and bacon. READ NOW Featured Articles • The Safest Ways To Store Garlic • How to Make Ratatouille—A Step-by-Step Tutorial • The Secret to Making Perfect Mashed Potatoes • Seasoned Ground Beef and Pork Skillet Meatballs with Gravy • The right tools for salad days. • 3 Spices Missing From Your Morning Beverage • Helpful Tips to Make Garlic the Star of Any Meal • 10 Fun and Easy Recipes for Making Boozy Poptails Advertisement About Barbecues & Grilling  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Barbecues & Grilling newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.