Best Burger Ever (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Best Burger Ever (Alton Brown)
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  1. Special equipment: Chimney starter, all-natural lump charcoal and kettle grill
  2. Pass the meat through the coarsest die of a food grinder. Place the ground meat into a bowl and mix together to evenly distribute the different types of meat. Place in the refrigerator uncovered, for 2 hours.
  3. After 2 hours, fill a large chimney starter with charcoal and light. Once the coals are ashy white, transfer to a kettle grill and spread evenly. Set grate over coals.
  4. While the coals are heating, shape the meat into 4 patties that are 6 ounces in weight and 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle each patty on both sides with the salt. Place on the grill and do not move for 2 minutes. Flip the burgers every 2 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Watch for hot spots and move the burgers if flare-ups occur. Resist the urge to smash down on the patties. Remove the burgers from the heat to a plate and prepare the buns by placing them on the grill, cut side down for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and place them cut side up on a platter. Divide the cheese evenly between the top buns, set the meat patty on top of the cheese. Coat the cut side of each bottom bun with a little mayonnaise and set atop the meat. Allow each burger to sit upside down for a minute before flipping and consuming.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2648.87 Kcal (11090 kJ)
Calories from fat 889.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 98.82g 152%
Cholesterol 993mg 331%
Sodium 1461.83mg 61%
Potassium 277.83mg 6%
Total Carbs 121.62g 41%
Sugars 7g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 352.59g 705%
Iron 31.3mg 174%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 1227.75 Kcal (5140 kJ)
Calories from fat 412.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.8g 152%
Cholesterol 460.25mg 331%
Sodium 677.56mg 61%
Potassium 128.77mg 6%
Total Carbs 56.37g 41%
Sugars 3.24g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 4%
Protein 163.42g 705%
Iron 14.5mg 174%
Calcium 18.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 61
    Points
  • 71
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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