Description
Whiskey-infused burger magic elevates classic American grilling with bold, smoky flavors that dance between tender beef and robust spirits. Perfectly charred patties paired with caramelized onions promise a mouthwatering experience for burger enthusiasts seeking intense culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (85% lean)
Liquids:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) whiskey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sea salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) avocado oil
Instructions
- Gently shape ground beef into uniform, compact patties, ensuring they are of equal thickness for consistent cooking.
- Place a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and pour in avocado oil, allowing it to shimmer and heat evenly.
- Generously sprinkle sea salt across both sides of the meat patties, creating a flavorful seasoning crust.
- Carefully position patties into the hot skillet, listening for the satisfying sizzle that indicates proper searing temperature.
- Cook patties for approximately 2-3 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown exterior that seals in natural juices.
- Flip patties and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes on the reverse side.
- Splash whiskey and soy sauce directly into the skillet, creating a fragrant and glossy pan sauce.
- Allow sauce to reduce while continuously basting patties, coating them with the caramelizing liquid for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Remove patties from heat and transfer to a clean plate, letting them rest for 5 minutes to redistribute internal moisture.
- Serve immediately, allowing the whiskey-infused burgers to showcase their robust, perfectly seared exterior and succulent interior.
Notes
- Choose high-fat ground beef like chuck for juicier, more flavorful burgers that won’t dry out during searing.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and better caramelization of the meat’s surface.
- Select a bourbon or rye whiskey with robust flavor to enhance the burger’s depth without overpowering the meat.
- Allow patties to reach room temperature before cooking to ensure more consistent and even searing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg