No big deal...Just a burger...

[SMOKE FREAK]

But ya gotta love a good burger...





At least I do...

[TheDude]

I love a basic burger, paired with plain Lays.

[BYBBQ]

definitely not a big deal when there wasn't one delivered to my house.

Looks tasty !!!

[Firemunkee]

Tots!

[hawgheaven]

Yup, you nailed it brutha! I'm coming to your house for supper... I'll do the dishes!

[HoosierKettle]

Man that all looks good!


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[rfacko]

@SMOKEFREAK, please help, why cook burgers over cast iron rather than directly on the grates?  Similar to indoor cooking on a griddle, like many restaurants and take-out joints?

[SMOKE FREAK]

@SMOKEFREAK, please help, why cook burgers over cast iron rather than directly on the grates?  Similar to indoor cooking on a griddle, like many restaurants and take-out joints?

Well there are so many answers to this question...
First I needed bacon for my burger...So I used the griddle...Dumped the fat...Then cooked the burgers on the griddle...Seemed right at the time...
Second, more and more I like the taste of a griddle fried burger over the taste of a straight up grilled burger...But that's just me...
Third, I love using my CI on the charcoal grill...
So why not just cook it in a pan in the house?
Well I have this uncontrollable urge to burn charcoal and drink beer...I can't be the only one...
AND my wife says I make too much mess when I cook in the house...
I win 

[SMOKE FREAK]

definitely not a big deal when there wasn't one delivered to my house.

Looks tasty !!!

Jim I do have your address...I guess I shoulda sent ya one...

[addicted-to-smoke]

Also @rfacko, related to griddles or fry pans there is a method that creates a "smash burger." Usually thinner, this is what you get at Steak 'N Shake for example. You'd use a solid, firm spatula to flatten the meat on the cooker. Optionally, a cast iron burger press can help cook the top of the meat while it helps flatten it.

[Travis]

Damn good looking burger man.


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[JDD]

I've also been using the CI griddle for burgers lately. It's different and I kinda like that greasy spoon burger flavor sometimes.

[Grillagin]

That sure looks good!  Neat griddle.

[MikeRocksTheRed]

@rfacko  - Cooking on cast iron instead of the grate has a lot of good reasons!  Try reverse searing a steak and finish it on cast iron as hot as you can get it with some pork lard!!!!!!

@SMOKE FREAK -  Looks amazing!!!!

[rfacko]

Thanks for the tips everyone, I haven't done much more than baked beans in CI on the kettle.  I'll try CI burgers soon!