Chef Olivare's Most Excellent Burgers

Original Seasoning Recipe

Combine an amazing seasoning with the proper cooking technique and you have perfection at your fingertips.

This recipe makes 4 burgers.

SeasoningSection titled: Seasoning

Dry Ingredient	Amount
Paprika	1 tbsp
Light brown sugar	1 tbsp
Salt	1 tsp
Black pepper	1 tsp
Garlic powder	1 tsp
Dried Basil	1/2 tsp
Crushed red pepper	1/4 tsp
Dried minced onion (optional)	2 tsp

Wet Ingredient	Amount
Soy sauce	1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce	1 tbsp

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl
2. In a separate bowl, per 1 pound of meat, add 1 heaping tablespoon of dry mix and 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and worcestershire sauce
3. Store any remaining dry mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months

BaconSection titled: Bacon

Ingredient	Amount
Bacon	1lb

1. Cut the package of bacon in half
2. Pan fry the bacon 🥓 (use of a bacon press is highly recommended)

BurgersSection titled: Burgers

Ingredient	Amount
Pre-formed burger patties	4, 1/3 lb patties
Bacon	1lb
Cheddar cheese	4 slices
Various other burger toppings	-

1. Pre-heat a skillet to medium heat
2. Pre-heat a pan (that can be covered) to medium-high heat
3. Drench the burger patties in the seasoning mixture
4. Place the patties on the pre-heated skillet
5. Cook for 4 minutes
6. Flip the patties over, cook for 2 minutes
7. Add the cheese, continue cooking for 1-2 minutes

8. Using a digital thermometer, ensure that the center of the burgers reach 145^°F

AssemblySection titled: Assembly

1. Toast the buns while the burger is cooking
2. Assemble the burger, breaking up the bacon into small-ish pieces before putting it directly on top of the cheese
3. Add various other desired toppings
4. Devour! 🍔