Brett had a fantastic time cooking at Hunt’s Food Show, serving up the signature Thorner’s Fully-Loaded burgers to the hungry crowds, turning around 600-700 portions.
To keep service speedy, Brett used 4 oz patties (2-3 minutes per side on a hot griddle or contact grill to a 75°C core), finishing each with streaky bacon, melted Monterey jack, crispy onions and a spiced mayonnaise. They were a real hit. For larger appetites we also offered a 6oz option. Everything was cooked on a compact contact grill for convenience, but these burgers work equally well on a flat top, chargrill or BBQ.
4oz: 2-3 minutes per side to reach a core temperature of 75°C (safe target used at the show). 6oz: 3-4 minutes per side, check temperature. Flip once only if possible. Use the dimpled centre to keep the beefburgers flat.
Add Monterey Jack in the final 30-45 seconds, close lid or cover to melt quickly. Remove patties and rest 30-60 seconds (short rest for holding juices). Bun: Butter and toast cut sides on the grill for colour and texture.
Spread a generous spoonful of spiced mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Place the burger patty with melted Monterey Jack on the bun. Lay streaky bacon across the beefburger. Scatter crispy onions on top of the bacon. Add any optional finishes: lettuce leaf, tomato slice, pickle slices. Crown with top bun and serve immediately.
Equipment options: contact grill, flat top, chargrill, or BBQ
Preheat:
Contact grill/flat top: very hot, 220-250°C surface
Chargrill/BBQ: hot direct heat, 220-280°C
Season beefburgers with salt and pepper just before cooking
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