The Ultimate Burger

[NoMercy]

The other day I sat eating a very healthy salad, whilst my husband sat there tuckung into burgers I had made for him.

They were sweet chilli burgers from Aldi served in large soft buns with lettuce, onion, cucumber, mayonnaise, melted mature cheddar and ketchup.

I seldom eat burgers, especially in bread rolls, as they're simply not my food of choice, but on this occasion I had a serious case of food envy. His Lordship says they were the best burgers he's ever had.

It got me thinking.... What constitutes the perfect burger?

[davegosling]

Sounds like you have answered your own question! If your hubby says you make the best burgers, then you do!

The best burgers I've ever had were in a small "Mom & Pop" roadside restaurant in America.

[NoMercy]

No really, Dave, since its a matter of opinion. The OH said they were the nicest HE'S ever had.

Nicest one I ever had was in Javea, Spain and it had Guacamole on it.

My friend swears the burger he had in Trinidad was the best.

[waterboatman]

Buffalo burgers from Cam Family Butchers.

http://camfamilybutchers.co.uk/

[NoMercy]

Now there's a thought, WBM ...

[Jackdaw33]

Mayonnaise? The devil's vomit. The ruination of many a good meal.

[waterboatman]

They do deliver NM. I have them. They are made in the shop. Well, the workshop at the back of the shop...if that makes sense!

[waterboatman]

Morning jack. All a matter of taste mate!

[NoMercy]

Again, a matter of opinion, JD. Homemade mayonnaise is a delight.

[davegosling]

Yes indeed, "proper" homemade mayonnaise is wonderful! It's just when it is little more than "salad cream" that it's disgusting.

[Jahulaye]

“What constitutes the perfect burger?”

Fresh meat, salad and bread

[NoMercy]

Any particular variation, Jahulaye?

[murraymints]

Apart from my own homemade burgers... Mission Bay San Diego....can still taste it...

[aelmpvw]

imagine buying one of these and not liking it ...
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/08/worlds-most-expensive-burger-1768_n_5951670.html

[NoMercy]

That's just an insult to the tastebuds. I wouldn't want caviar on a burger, nor edible gold.

[ummmm]

I rarely eat them. I prefer homemade because I usually find the patties of shop bought are a bit on the chunky side which makes it too much effort and too messy to eat (for me)

I base mine on BK because I like the fresh salad theirs are served with, especially with the raw onion. I also like it when the patties are moulded around cheese.

I only really eat burgers in the airport.

[Islay]

For me its a thin patty no bun, with fresh mayo, crunchy lettuce, tomato no seeds and a thin cheese slice.
For himself its a toast burger, large square patty between to crisp slices of toast spread with mayo and mustard, dill pickles, tomato, cheese and bacon.

[NoMercy]

Dill pickles, cheese and bacon are definitely ingredients I'd use.

[Islay]

I also actually love pineapple in a burger

[Jackdaw33]

Whilst I'm very partial to cheese, for some reason I cannot get away with it as a topping on other foodstuffs. It seems to kill the taste of the other ingredients. Hence I do not like cheeseburgers or lasagne if topped with a cheese sauce.

[NoMercy]

JD, you could make a topping from either very thick yoghurt or ricotta, blended with eggs.

I just tend to make a homemade cheese sauce for my lasagne.