Tuesdays at the Table

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This week’s recipe isn’t really a recipe at all but is more of a tutorial on how to make delicious, juicy hamburgers. I’ve perfected my method, which I’ll share with you, but in the comments I’d like you to chime in – how do you prepare your hamburgers?

**I didn’t realize when I was taking the pictures that raw meat would gross some people out. I’m sorry!

I start off with a lean hamburger meat – usually 90% lean or above (I actually usually use 98% lean most of the time). I’ve heard a lot of people say that you need to use a fatty meat for a moist burger but I just don’t agree.

Then I add in some seasoning. My secret weapon is Dale’s marinade. It is amazing! I pour a very healthy portion into the bowl, along with salt & pepper grill seasoning and worcestershire sauce. See the liquid in the bottom of the bowl? I’m talking very generous pouring of the Dale’s and worcestershire, y’all.

My final step is always to add blue cheese crumbles. Yum! If blue cheese isn’t your thing, you could add another cheese.

My aunt has a nifty burger patty maker thingamajig. You smoosh in some meat and push down with your hand and you have a perfectly formed patty. Those are cool, but I just use my hands.

How do you make your burgers?

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