If you’ve been resigned to eating hockey puck hamburgers this summer, it’s time to make this perennial barbecue food the right way. Your burger should be juicy, tender, with a slight crisp to it. It should be able to stand alone in the flavor department, without the need for condiments to mask the taste, although you’ll probably want to load up on the toppings to make your homemade burger the best it can be.
First off, ditch the frozen burger patties. Instead, head down to the butcher shop and pick up a few pounds of grass fed beef. Why grass fed over grain fed? Grass fed beef contains higher amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essentially good fats that can help relieve symptoms of depression, rheumatoid arthritis, ADHD and even Alzheimer’s. In addition to the health benefits, grass fed beef is best for homemade burgers because it tends to be more flavorful, and that’s the idea when making a delicious summer barbecue staple, right?
Here’s an easy summer burger recipe that anyone can make. All you need is some Worcestershire sauce, half pound grass fed beef, seasoning salt to taste and any toppings you want (think onions, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and the like). Blend the ingredients, form into patties (the thicker the better because they won’t cook as fast and dry out), then place on medium heat on the grill. Brush some coconut oil on the grill first so your burgers won’t stick. Grill each side for about five minutes but don’t walk away! It’s important not to burn your burgers. Grass fed beef is so much better when it’s tender.
As one of the oldest cooking methods on the planet, barbecue has a cherished place not only in history but also in the backyards of many Americans. Nothing says summer like BBQ, but different people have different ideas about what this term means. Historically, it’s referred to slow cooking over an open flame. Of course, that’s still done, such as with pig roasts over wood-fueled fires. However, most people in this country take BBQ to mean a state of mind: getting the grill going on a perfect summer day, cooking up burgers and dogs while everyone enjoys the pool, fresh air and the sun. You’re not using electricity to heat your stove, and you don’t have to heat up the whole kitchen on a 90-degree day. You’re also getting fresh air, mingling with others and showing off your grill master skills.
Get up and get out there, people! It’s summer and it’s BBQ time.
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