Beautiful Burgers

The Business of Burgers

If you look at the Wikipedia definition of a burger, you would be very disappointed at the prospect of having one:

"A hamburger is a sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun."

See what I mean.

Even a simple burger like this can become a super burger with a squeeze of our Award-Winning Tomato Ketchup, a dollop of Burger Relish and a spoon or two of Stokes Red Onion Marmalade below a fondant layer of cheese.

Now, let's consider a couple of delicious variations on the burger theme for National Burger Day - today, 22 August.

For Fishy Burger inspiration - CLICK HERE.

Chilli Chicken Burger

Using about 550g of minced chicken, in a large bowl mix in a little Cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp of chopped tarragon, 2 red onions (finely chopped) and 2 cloves of grated garlic.

This should form nicely into 4 good sized patties. In a smaller bowl, mix 60g or so of grated Cheddar cheese with 2 or 3 tbsp of Stokes Chipotle Ketchup.

Fry the patties for 6 or 7 minutes each side, load each with the cheesy chipotle mix and grill to melt the cheese.

This smoky chilli chicken burger is wonderful with our cooling, velvety Real Mayonnaise.

Tasty Tofu Burger

You could put this in a blender but I prefer the coarser texture of the patty you get by using a big bowl and plenty of elbow grease.

Break up 350g of firm tofu and combine it with 185g of breadcrumbs, a beaten egg, 2 tsp of Stokes Chilli Jam, 2 or 3 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 finely chopped shallot and 1 grated carrot. When it is all thoroughly mixed / beaten together, form the mixture into 4 patties.

[TIP: If it is a bit too dry, bind it with our Real Mayonnaise.]

As you form each patty, encase a spoonful of creamed cheese in the middle. This creates a deliciously creamy centre once the patties are fried for 4 or 5 minutes each side.

For additional yummy delight, mix 4 tbsp of Stokes Real or Garlic Mayonnaise with a dash of sesame oil and a similar dash of soy sauce to spread as you creatively stack the burgers in toasted ciabatta rolls. 

Bacon & Mushroom Burger

Turn a simple open beef burger into something special with a sandwich slice of emmental cheese, smoky rashers of bacon and this mushroom topping.

Soften a couple of chopped shallots in butter then add 2 or 3 tsp of Stokes Classic Cider & Horseradish Wholegrain Mustard and as many assorted chopped mushrooms as you fancy.

You'll find they are really thirsty for more butter as they cook. Flambée the mushrooms in brandy then stir in 3 or 4 tbsp of good creamed cheese.

Spoon this over your burgers and enjoy.

Flavours to Relish - With our Condiments

Add 'Delicious' to your Burgers - HERE

More foodie thoughts for the week:



Fish Friday Burgers - 
these fishy favourites offer a different, tasty way to celebrate National Burger Week - here.







Relishes & Condiments - 
these little jars of joy will put a smile on your face as you enjoy your weekend munch - here.





 

Cruising with Taste - 
our sauces are now served on Fred.Olsen Cruises worldwide. More on this and other foodie news - here.

If good food makes you happy
...adding Stokes will make you smile ;)

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