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Burger of the Gods (Perfect hamburgers from scratch)

Burger of the Gods (Perfect hamburgers from scratch)

Juicy homemade burgers made by pulsing chilled sirloin and chuck together and seasoning simply with kosher salt, then pan-searing and resting before serving.

25 min 274 kcal/serving serves 4
274kcal29gprotein0gcarbs18gfat
🥩sirloin steak
🥩chuck steak
🧂kosher salt

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About Alton Brown

American chef, author, and television host known for explaining the science behind everyday cooking

Alton Brown is an American chef, food writer, and television personality best known for creating and hosting Good Eats, a long-running show that broke down the chemistry and technique behind everyday dishes. He has also hosted Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen, and has written multiple bestselling cookbooks built around the same explain-the-why approach.

Brown's cooking is rooted in kitchen science, favoring precise ratios, tested techniques, and an insistence on understanding what a piece of equipment or an ingredient is actually doing. He is known for demystifying basics like bread, burgers, and ice cream, often building recipes from first principles rather than shortcuts, and for favoring multi-use gear over single-task gadgets. His recipes tend to include clear explanations alongside instructions, aimed at making home cooks more confident rather than just handing them a method.

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