Learn how to make the ultimate Southern burger.
Serve with a side ofcreamy coleslawor your favorite Southernpotato salad.
What Are the Key Ingredients of a Southern Burger?
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To make this burger go from basic to ultimate, here’s what you’ll need.
In fact, simple is best.
This helps season the meat and retain moisture within the burger patty without overcooking.
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Hamburgers, like steaks, can be cooked to your preferred doneness.
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set a wire rack inside baking sheet.
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Arrange bacon on wire rack.
Sprinkle evenly over top of bacon slices (about 1 teaspoon per slice).
Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise; set aside.
Cover and chill until ready to use or up to 2 days.
Make hamburger patties:
Divide beef into 4 (6-ounce) portions.
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Working with 1 portion at a time, gently shape into a loose a ball.
Flatten the ball between your palms to shape it into a 5-inch patty (about 3/4-inch thick).
Cover and chill until ready to cook or up to 12 hours.
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Grill hamburgers:
Preheat a gas grill to medium-high (400F to 450F).
Remove patties from refrigerator, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Transfer patties to a baking sheet to rest for 5 minutes.
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Assemble burgers:
Evenly spread mayonnaise mixture onto cut sides of each bun.
Top each evenly with bacon pieces.
Cover with bun tops.
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Try addingfried green tomatoesas a topping, or swapping beefsteak tomatoes with heirloom tomatoes.
you might also experiment with different types of smoked bacon to switch up the flavors.
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