Simple burgers and taters

[M. Rollins]

Hello all. I picked up some Trader Joe's hardwood briquettes today. I've been wanting to try them, so I picked up a bag today to check them out. Nothing fancy….

Dusted with some Weber Gourmet Burger rub. The one that's partially covered is a half-pounder

Some sliced Yukon golds with some Island Seasoning and butter

Taters getting a head start

The patties were next

This was mine! It was put together with a slice of provolone cheese, some Jack Daniels sauce, lettuce, dill pickles, and tomato. The Yukons were drizzled with some Hot and Spicy ketchup. And a little TJ's corn to finish the plate.

It wasn't much of a test, but I really liked the hardwood briquettes. They burned hot and clean. I'm gonna pick up some more for sure! Have a great week everyone.

Mike

 

[Mike Coffman]

Very delicious looking meal Mike!

 

[Wolgast]

TAASTY! Looks grand!

 

[NeilH]

Thanks for the info on the hardwood as well. I was looking at it yesterday and was wondering how it burned.
Nice looking cook.

 

[Mike Cosgrove]

I went to a Trader Joez the other day and didnt see any of the charcoal, great looking burgers.

 

[Tim McCann]

Great burger there.

 

[S Riddell]

That is a tasty burger! Tasty looking of course....

 

[Andy Beers]

Great lookin plate of grub

 

[John Solak]

Good looking burger and taters!!!

 

[Tony R]

Plated pic looks good!!

 

[JimmyE]

Very nice, will have to check out my local Trader Joes.

 

[Jim Lampe]

hellova balancing act with that Burger Mike! Looks GREAT! I'll Have TWO to go please!

By the way, I have the exact same China you have

 

[RCBaughn]

That cook looks absolutely amazing! For all the fancy pants burgers I try to make, I went back to the good ole basic the other night like you did. Used a 5 ounce ground chuck patty grilled with American cheese and all the basic toppings like you did, and I can honestly say that I think it was simply better. I even used a basic small hamburger bun from Walmart, which I haven't done in probably over a year. So damn good!

Another good thing is you don't lose one bit of beef flavor and you get to taste all that smokey goodness from a smaller bun and simple toppings. Thank you for posting these pictures up, makes me hungry for one tonight.

 

[Paul Kastner]

Now that is a mighty fine burger.

 

[Bob Mann]

Nothing simple about that Mike, it looks great!