RECIPE: 21 Club Burger For National Hamburger Day | The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures - The Nibble Webzine Of Food AdventuresRECIPE: 21 Club Burger For National Hamburger Day | The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures
Sometimes, there are standouts that define a genre. The ‘21’ Burger by Executive Chef John Greeley of New York’s famed 21 Club focuses most of his efforts on fine cuisine.
At 21 Club, though, customers also want a luxury burger. In honor of National Hamburger Day, May 28th, here’s Chef Greeley’s recipe, which uses duck fat to add panache:
21 BURGER RECIPE
Yields 8 burgers.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground sirloin or chuck, or a combination
Preparation
1. In a mixing bowl add the beef, duck fat or Crisco, fennel, cayenne pepper, ground pepper, thyme, rosemary, egg and onion. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated evenly.
2. Divide the beef mixture into four 8-ounce burgers. Pack and shape them.
3. On a hot grill place the burger and cook for approximately 4-1/2 minutes on each side for medium rare temperature. Cook longer for a more well?done burger, if desired.
4. Serve on a bun with desired garnishes.
