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Tasty origins
Ferg's opened in 2001, a true hole in the wall, hard to find place that quickly rose in popularity – especially among the ski/boarding, backpacker and adventure crowd. It moved to its current location on Shotover Street a few years later.
What is the secret to juicy burgers? ›
11 Answers
- Use only good beef, salt and pepper. ...
- You need to keep the ground meat as cold as possible, to prevent the fat melting out of it before you cook it. ...
- Generously salt the outside of the burgers about 1 hour before cooking.
- Get a good pan (preferably a cast iron griddle) really, really, really hot.
Discuss the three main components of a paragraph, or story:
- The introduction (top bun)
- The internal or supporting information (the filling)
- The conclusion (bottom bun)
The Best Burger Ever calls for the addition of a 3/4 cup of rolled oats to 2 pounds of extra lean ground beef. You'll get more patties with the addition of the inexpensive oats, stretching your grocery budget. The whole grains in oats also add additional protein and some fiber to the burgers.
What makes the perfect burger? ›
You want a burger that's thick enough to be juicy and flavorful, but not so thick that it feels like you're eating a meatloaf. You must also consider your burger-to-condiments and toppings ratio. If you want a lot of toppings on your burger, you probably want a slightly heartier patty than your typical home-griller.
What's so good about Fergburger? ›
In the 20 years since it began, Fergburger has become an institution, and for very good reason. Its wide range of burgers, from 3/4lb (340 gram) meat patties to tofu, are freshly prepared every day, well cooked, carefully assembled, and delicious. Ferg's make everything themselves, from buns to sauces, and it shows.
How much does Fergburger make a year? ›
From one-man starting out in 2001 flipping burgers on a couple of cheap barbecues in a “hole in the wall”, to a now multi-award winning NZD$60m a year retail business employing 60 people. Fergburger is one of Queenstown's biggest success stories for so many reasons.
How old is Fergburger? ›
Fergburger started in February 2001, operating out of a garage off Cow Lane, its obscure location making it hard to find but conversely giving it something of a novelty status, relying on word of mouth to attract customers. It is now located on Shotover Street next to the new addition of Ferg Baker.
What does Gordon Ramsay put in his burger patty? ›
ingredients
- 1 lb ground sirloin.
- 1 onion, minced.
- 1 tablespoon ketchup.
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato, cut thinly.
- 1⁄4 cup garlic, chopped.
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce.
- 1⁄2 teaspoon honey mustard.
Cook the burgers in a cast iron pan with butter and a splash of Worcestershire sauce until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side. Flip the burgers, add more butter, splash more Worcestershire, and cook the burgers until golden brown and very slightly charred on the second side.
When building a perfect burger, pick toppings that will add appealing texture, color, and flavor.
- Sliced cheese (our favorite is thick-sliced, medium cheddar)
- Dill pickle slices.
- Fresh red onions (or caramelized onions)
- Tomato,
- Green leaf or iceberg lettuce,
- Avocado.
- Bacon + pineapple + the BBQ sauce below.
The Burger Paragraph is a simple yet effective way to help students evaluate psychological theories and research. Furthermore, the Burger Paragraph can also be developed into a Double-Whopper (by adding an extra layer of meat) to add depth to an existing evaluation point.
What is the hamburger Method criticism? ›
So, the "hamburger" formula: You begin with a compliment, something the person did well. This is the fluffy bun part. You then get to the "meat" of the matter, the constructive criticism part. Finally, you end with another constructive compliment, the other half of the fluffy bun.
What is the hamburger message? ›
Imagine your feedback as a hamburger. The top and bottom buns represent the positive comments, and the meat in the middle is the criticism.
What can I add to hamburger to make it taste better? ›
Grinding your own meat allows you to customize how lean or fatty your burger is. Blue cheese, grilled pineapple, or avocado will add a lot of flavor to a classic hamburger.
What makes the best hamburger meat? ›
80/20 Ground Chuck Is Best for Burgers
The best ground beef to buy for burgers is 80/20 ground chuck – 80% lean meat and 20% fat. Ground chuck is ground from the shoulder and has that ideal lean-to-fat ratio of 80/20 (i.e. not too lean) for a super flavorful, juicy burger.
