The "Steamed hamburger / cheeseburger" thread
Oct 4, 2020 | 11:10 pm
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The "Steamed hamburger / cheeseburger" thread
Oh man, I wish I'd seen this thread yesterday. I made "pizza" with Essential Baking Co "crust" with fresh mozzarella and a diced red onion. I have some uncured whole pepperoni in the cabinet for next time with a drizzle of honey.
A couple years ago, I specifically went to Connecticut for apizza (New Haven) and steamed burgers (Meriden). How have I never heard of Detroit's pizza?!
A couple years ago, I specifically went to Connecticut for apizza (New Haven) and steamed burgers (Meriden). How have I never heard of Detroit's pizza?!
ive had steamed ground pork in Chinese restaurants but I don’t think I’ve ever had steamed ground meat. I know that many steamed dumplings have some form of meat.
https://www.tedsrestaurant.com/img/m...riden_Menu.pdf
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Oct 5, 2020 | 7:58 pm
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Teds? I cant comprehend a steamed burger. Do they taste that great? The meat is only steamed?
ive had steamed ground pork in Chinese restaurants but I dont think Ive ever had steamed ground meat. I know that many steamed dumplings have some form of meat.
https://www.tedsrestaurant.com/img/m...riden_Menu.pdf
ive had steamed ground pork in Chinese restaurants but I dont think Ive ever had steamed ground meat. I know that many steamed dumplings have some form of meat.
https://www.tedsrestaurant.com/img/m...riden_Menu.pdf
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Oct 5, 2020 | 9:25 pm
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For those who have spent any time in the American south, the classic steamed burger is White Castle, of course
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Oct 6, 2020 | 12:10 am
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So... having seen the videos... how would I make the steamed burger with steamed cheese at home? This is whack.
Oct 6, 2020 | 6:56 am
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For those who have spent any time in the American south, the classic steamed burger is White Castle, of course
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I miss White Castle.
Don't forget about Principal Skinner's steamed hams...
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Oct 6, 2020 | 7:04 am
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These steamed cheeseburgers are... a thing. I find them pretty disgusting. I grew up not too far away from the small area where these are common. The cheese part I like, gooey cheese is delicious and I wouldn't mind it on a burger that had some texture. The steamed beef patties taste disgusting. It's mealy, oddly textured, and bathed in the parts that you want cooked off on a griddle. It's almost slimy.
Making one at home is very easy and I'd recommend never bothering to do it.
Making one at home is very easy and I'd recommend never bothering to do it.
Oct 6, 2020 | 7:11 am
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For those who have spent any time in the American south, the classic steamed burger is White Castle, of course
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I'm not embarrassed to say I've visited two in the Chicago area fairly regularly, although not in a few years.
Make no mistake though, it's barely a burger, more like a "I know it's bad for me but tastes so good" snack. Preferably at the end of a long night at the bar on the way home.
Oct 6, 2020 | 1:42 pm
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How best to steam cheese?
now for a cheeseburger, I slice and warm the bunny bun with slices of cheese (both sides) in the toaster oven at 250; I also add cheese to the burger on the grill for the final minute. So maybe I’ll continue to grill the meat and attempt steamed cheese instead of having the cheese on the bunny bun.
now for a cheeseburger, I slice and warm the bunny bun with slices of cheese (both sides) in the toaster oven at 250; I also add cheese to the burger on the grill for the final minute. So maybe I’ll continue to grill the meat and attempt steamed cheese instead of having the cheese on the bunny bun.
Oct 6, 2020 | 3:35 pm
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Oct 6, 2020 | 11:26 pm
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Oct 7, 2020 | 7:24 am
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For those who have spent any time in the American south, the classic steamed burger is White Castle, of course
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White Castle cooks the burgers on onions on a griddle.
In CT, the burgers are cooked in steam cabinets. No griddle involved.
Although their marketing department would claim otherwise, I don't consider White Castle burgers steamed.