How to Grill Burgers (That are Big on Flavor, Not in Volume) | Kenji's Cooking Show
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- This video is based on my New York Times recipe about how to cook thinner burgers with big, juicy, grilled flavor: www.nytimes.co...
(There's a paywall, sorry. The food section helps pay for the newsroom and good journalism needs all the help it can get.)
Burger Time.
borgir
Time for burger
Delicious cancer!
There is no better time!
Biefee
9:59 classic "drop a pickle, put it back in the bowl then grab another one" maneuver
@Tyler Arias Helps build the pack immunity too as a bonus!
The old "it was like that when I got here"
Why touch food contaminated, he touch a lot of things in this video
😂😂😂😂😂
Its someone else pickle now!
You know what I appreciate about Kenji? The complete lack of pretentiousness (not that being pretentious is necessarily bad), he always makes things accessible to home a cook and is very much of the mind set “do things whatever way you like as long as you like it” it’s refreshing. Just seems like an all around good dude.
This is my first time watching him and I can see why you appreciate him by just one video. He seems down to earth and makes it seem easy and very simple than others being all other the place
No, pretentiousness is bad and those people are the worst.
Completely agree. He's so much more relatable like that and I love how he never even bothers to wear shoes. I mean why WOULD he wear shoes in his own house?!
I stopped posting things I've cooked on social media due to friends critiquing what I've made and how I make it. I really dislike that kind of behavior in people.
I should say that several of my friends work in the food service industry. This may explain why they think the way they do, but I'm just cooking for myself. :/
90% of the time I would choose two thin patties over one thick one. Love the look of these!
More surface area = more flavor
when kenji finally realized and peppered the other side 😮💨
I was yelling at my monitor, "KENJI!!! You didn't pepper the other side!!!" LOL
Dude I was just gna comment and ask why he didn’t pepper the flip side lol
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@@imxjoon true!
but he forgot to salt the tomato!
That moment when you take a bite and it’s even better than you expected it to be. I live for those moments.
True, the famous instant second bite. Just the best.
I'm 61 years old and I've been cooking outdoors since I was in my early 20's. I'm a master when it comes to ribs, brisket, pork butt, even steaks! But my burgers have often kind of sucked. Thanks to Kenji I now realize why. I was making my burgers way too thick, and it was throwing off the meat/bun/condiment ratio.
These flatter burgers, cooked lightly on one side, are fantastic!
I guarantee that David Chang has NEVER had one of these. (He recently said that all backyard burgers suck.)
UPDATE: We recently purchased a Blackstone Griddle to try Smash burgers (among other dishes). The griddle burgers are really good, and once again I prefer the meat/bun/condiment ratio of the thinner cooked meat. Here's the thing though... Kenji's burgers have a very similar taste and texture compared to Smash burgers... except Kenji's burgers have that smoky cooked-over-charcoal flavor. I love that flavor, so I actually prefer Kenji's burgers!
i love this!
Imagine you're a 4 year old eating Kenji's cooking everyday. What joy!
Spoiled for life. Not in a necessarily bad way!
i personally, when 4, would have hated it. all I would eat was bologna and PBJ's lol
ya cancer, delicious cancer
Sorry I didn't watch the full video. It was a reference.
@@ploxxybb I’m so sorry for that. Did your parents not got you to eat other things?
I love how he picks up the fallen pickle and puts it back with the rest, then picks a different slice for his own burger! The advantages of being the chef.
“My 4 year old can handle it probably” means Kenji had two and a half burgers
did u see the roundness of that face. at least 3
“When you’re in a hurry for lunch” fires up the charcoal grill lol
Ah, the life of a youtuber.
It takes 10-15 minutes to light up a chimney of charcoal and it took around 3 minutes to grill them. 🙄
@@HunterTinsley He's not really a youtuber in the conventional sense.
@@KingPinguofDingu About to hit 1 million subs, and uploads at least once a week. That's pretty legit. Not a knock against Kenji at all.
@@darkerthanblackk1 it takes 3 seconds to light a gas grill and a couple minutes to get it to temp. I'm nit picking sure but in a rush and charcoal just don't belong in the same sentence.
This parchment paper squash, 90% cook on one side method is amazing. This is truly a gift kenji, the burgers were amazing. As much unami flavor as smash burger, just about as juicy too, without the excess fat. Thank you
If anyone is looking for a really great bun, try aldi’s brioche bun. I prefer it over the Whole Foods brioche bun.
I can confirm the ALDI brioche buns are absolutely fire
@@mentosfairy right! I buy extra and stick them in the freezer. It’s pretty much the only reason I go there .. that and their kettle chips 😊 check out their kettle chips ( I like jalapeño, bbq.. regular is good too! )
The aldi brioches are fantastic! They have an everything bagel style brioche that is my go to bun for burgers
I wandered into an Aldi recently, and I had something to put on buns at my house, holy crap these buns were amazing.
I’ve even stopped making my own buns…the ALDI ones are amazing.
Appreciate the fact that you said there was a paywall, its the little things you do in your video to make everyone's life a little easier that makes me love your channel.
That honestly looks like one of the best burgers I've ever seen. So simple, but just...wow. Great job, Kenji.
Hey kenji! This past winter I saw your video about the BLT, describing it as a tomato sandwich seasoned with bacon and lettuce as opposed to a bacon sandwich seasoned with tomato and lettuce. Since then, I’ve been so excited for my local farmers market to be open so I could get some tomatoes. Today was the first thursday (farmers market day) since the farmers market season began I had work off, and I got my friends together, and made some really good blts for them! Along with seasoning the tomatoes, I gave them a slight sear in the same pan I made the bacon in. I just wanted to thank you for that interesting video, you made the BLT one of my favorites :)
I'd love it if you could do a full video on how to light a grill, cook on a grill and everything in between. Like a full grilling guide. There are so many out there but you're the only channel that explains things thoroughly - rather than trying to act like they know everything even when they make a mistake.
Kenji after cooking the burger: “yeah this burger could easily feed 3 people”
Its the little things that I love about your deep expertise, experience, and incredible ability to communicate. The short bit where you talked about the source of the beef, hand washing at home, safety in the restaurant, and RUclips commenters was like an entire Ted talk in 12 seconds.
The parchment paper things you did with the patty was slick🤝
No one on youtube even comes close to you! They can have as much production value and skills as they want, there’s something special about a good ol’ Kenji video. I’ve watched every vid you’ve ever put out and i’ll never stop. An absolute OG inspiration
This trick for making burgers by using a cookie sheet to smash a bunch on a 2nd cookie sheet is the BEST technique. I had to make 40 burgers for a BBQ and it took me a half hour rather than the hours I would have spent forming them individually. Thanks, Kenji, for this great tip and all the others you share!
"Delicious cancer" 🙏. Kenji what's the brand of your gas grill?
How would you like your steak?
- Rare
- Medium rare
- Medium
- Well done
- Cancer
Coyote outdoor.
@@rithrius5384 I grill my steaks from partially frozen precisely so I can have it blue with the ideal dose of cancer.
@@davidturner7577 Totally doing this next time, sounds amazing
@@rithrius5384 "bloody as hell or burnt to a crisp?"
This is what I love about Kenji. This channel is so accessible to all. A grilled burger is something that I, and I would guess a large number of American viewers, are comfortable making. Yet some of the more technical Asian dishes are super intimidating to me. And yet both are easy to watch and learn at least something from.
Kenji is by far the best RUclips cooking personality on her. Thank you sir.
Using the pans to flatten the burgers. That's my takeaway here. So obvious but I never thought of it.
A tip I picked up from my dad years ago in forming burgers is to tear a sheet of cling film (or two pieces of parchment like Kenji did) and use a cutting board as your pressing surface to flatten them on the counter. Downside compared to what Kenji did is you have to transfer them to the tray after flattening, upside is you can keep your fingertips wrapped under the edge of the board as you're flattening to help control thickness for consistency.
I always use a bowl
a tortilla press is great too if you have one of those
I have a plate with a lip on the bottom that is the *perfect* size and just deep enough that I can pack a 3oz burger exactly how I want every time.
It was the parchment flip that got me. 😁
Kenji, you've done it again, my brother. Made these tonight and they legit tasted like what Whoppers used to taste like back in the day. *Chef's kiss*
I can't wait to try this. Like a smash burger with charcoal flavor.
Cancer, delicious cancer!
I've been watching burger tips for years, and this is, hands down, the best burger I've ever seen!
I like big burgers and I cannot lie. But your point about doubling up is solid. My whole family loved these! Thanks Kenji!
This may be my favorite video of yours to date. Your otherwise innocuous "Jeez louise!" Perfectly embodies the joy of cooking; more than any piece of literature or film I've consumed. Just... Made me happy, made me smile
Ha! Kenji, I’ve talked about you enough to my family that my mom sent me your NYTimes article because she recognized your name. Great article, great video! My dad has been enjoying making burgers on the grill this summer, so he’s excited to try your methods out soon.
You have the same love for cooking as Ramsey, but your humility and explanations for those of us who haven't suffered for this craft only serve to elevate you, sir.
Kenji's little giggle eating his burger makes me smile
The grilling on one side thoroughly and flipping briefly seems so obvious now that you have said it, but it’s such a great tip!
Did Kenji not sprinkle a little salt on the tomato slice?? I never thought I'd see the day. (Looks so good ofc)
Probably salted em after slicing before we saw them on the camerya!!!
Maybe he skipped it because it's finally tomato season!
@@alicelee4756 always salt your tomatoes, in season or not.
Maybe because he salted both sides of the patty? Idk
@@TeamSlow why? so that they lose moisture? or is it a flavor thing
I watch this video regularly for its therapeutic benefits.
Did anyone else notice he got a fresh pickle for himself and put the one he dropped back on the tray for his wife and daughter? 🤣 Going to have to try this technique. Looks great Kenji!
The amount of knowledge i gain here is super appriciated. I work as a chef myself and the little tricks in the kitchen/easy recepies when i dont feel like cooking after work but want something thst doesnt kill me in 20 yrs.
In short thanks kenji and im looking forward to the next one
Tried this technique and it turned out to be the best tasting burger I’ve ever made. I didn’t even do it flawlessly, sort of overcooked it a bit, but the burger still ended up juicy and delicious. Awesome grill flavor.
Okay, this is probably one of the simplest burger recipes I've ever found. I've got to try this with my wife - this seems like something she'll actually like! No crazy seasonings, no crazy combos of bread crumbs or eggs or oils, and a not at all ridiculously sized patty! Thanks for this!
Can’t wait to try, I’ve only ever griddled thin burgers with the good ol smash…this looks great!
This is the absolute truth of beef burgers, thank you! Thickness is key and what great flexibility for serving size, single or double. We conserved cheese and did just one slice of Swiss between the patties, leaving the top and bottom for other toppings. Also, the bun-toasting method and doing them ahead of the beef was very useful. Great bite of food, thank you.
Kenji makes all kinds of cool exotic foods from all over the world but his biggest reaction of how good something is, is to this burger. Burgers are the king of all foods.
You make my favorite cooking vids on youtube. I can't handle listening to anyone eating.
Rotating the grill's grate and allowing the patties to remain in contact with grates--that's genius and so Kenji
Haha it’s just kinda intuitive!
NEW KENJI!!! LETS GO!!!
I've been a Traeger+ user for years, but once I switched to Asmoke, there was no looking back. The precise temperature control with FlameTech patent makes a huge difference in the cooking process. And the best part? It's portable and battery-powered, perfect for my frequent camping trips. The fact that it's environmentally friendly, using wood pellets as fuel, is a major plus. But what really stands out to me is the distinct smoky flavor that the pellets bring to my burgers, taking them to a whole new level. The Asmoke Essential has truly revolutionized my grilling experience. Can't wait to try more of Kenji's recipes on it. #Asmoke
This is literally how I like my burgers. These are the best
Once again youve outdone yourself
Kenji, your videos are great and I have learned much from from you. This is a great way to cook burgers and it essentially eliminates the concern about the doneness of the meat when the burgers are thick. My wife likes her cheese melted so I fired up the torch/flame diffuser and touched hers up. Thanks for everything you do!
Could watch Kenji cook burgers all day long! Those looked AMAZING!!! WIll be giving this technique a whirl sometime soon!
You just changed my idea of hamburgers! Never thought of doubling two thin patties instead of my usual super thick patty! Thank you, Kenji!🥰🥰🥰🥰
I set out hamburger this morning. This looks good! We get our beef from a friend who raises cattle. It's better than anything in the store. Cheaper because there's no middleman and she takes very good care of her animals.
I'm pretty jealous right now haha
Kenji totally knew all along he was gonna get a double burger :-D
Looks amazing!
I am a big fan of thin burgers over thick burgers. Your smashburgers were a lifechanger for me so I'll definitely be trying these out next time I have a barbecue
Damn I could eat those for breakfast lunch and dinner. Breakfast: with an egg over easy in the middle. Lunch: with onion rings in the middle. Dinner: bacon and avocado with three patties and a pint of beer. Sleep for 14 hours. LOL
That’s what I’m talking about.
flattening them out so much and then cooking almost entirely on one side was genius, I just tried this with some ground chuck I picked up and it came out fantastic on my weber kettle. Absolutely going to be making burgers like this from now on when I want the thin/smash type.
I ALWAYS wind up overcooking because I'm afraid to undercook them. Hearing you talk about good quality meat is a really big deal! Thanks!
Oh this is ingenious! And yes, so often with a family, my kids are always starving, and want to eat NOW. We also limit our red meat consumption, so when we do eat red meat, I want it to be delicious. We use our Weber very often during the summer. Perfect!
I tried your hamburger on pan recipe several times. The key is not over cook patties. Thank a lot Kenji! My family and I really loved your recipes and I will definitely try on charcoal as well.
I like how your videos show that you clean and put things away while preparing/cooking food. That's a great habit that I need to learn, thanks for inspiring me to want to do that lol
My daughter suggested I cook my burgers one sided years ago. One of the best cooking suggestions I've ever received!
"Great burger" lol! That made my day to see and hear how much you loved it!!
Why have I been grilling for all these years and it never dawned on me to just make HALF a chimney of charcoal when doing things that require so little time on the grill ? Thanks for teaching this grandma a new trick!
This guy got some good vibes love the show these look amazing
Man after the burger was done I was smiling so hard man I love this channel.
I would have never thought of hearing the words "delicious" and "cancer" in the same sentence. Thanks Kenji
Its gonna be hard to top your smash burger recipe, but I like this method too. Never thought about getting 1 side charred well instead of 2 sides and drying out the burger.
i bought the pepper mill last time you talked about it, and use it almost every day. its so nice, easy to fill, nice cracks, adjustable, and just everything about it is just perfect for a household pepper mill
He didn't salt his tomato! That's a Kenji rule!
My dad taught me the “cook it 90% through on 1 side” method
If u watch kenji with ur phone rotated 180° but keep the same orientation it is a truly surreal experience
Not only is this man a genius... he's a god damn national treasure.
The way you went in for that second corner bite, that was delightful sir 🤘🏼
Nobody:
Kenji: Mmmhmm! This IS a tasty burger!
haha I'm just imagining his wife inside, looking out the window as he says "hehe, alright, should we go for a bite? *chomp*" to no one.
Mind if I have some of your tasty beverage to wash it down?
Big kahuna burger
When I worked at McDonald's in the late 60s burgers came packed in 10 Lb boxes which contained 101 patties. Each patty weighed 1.6 ounces.
Have to agree about theUnicorn pepper mill. I love mine!
I do mine super thin as well, but in a cast iron and add paprika and garlic powder and mix the seasoning into the meat before crushing.
Ahh yes, charred just like the Air Nomads. Perfection.
I could eat a full course delicious meal, watch one of Kenji's vids, and be hungry all over again!!
Finally someone with a brain that understands flavor balance. Nothing worse than a 5 pound slab of meat sitting between two buns. How do you expect to even eat that?
That little side piece of your grill that you used on the buns is badass!
For anyone looking, that's the drop-in griddle from Coyote Outdoor. Kenji's grill is a Coyote.
Dude I love the way you explain your process.
Thin patties just hit different 👌
kenji laughing at how good the burger looks. me too kenji, me too
I made this and everyone loved it. Thanks! 🙏
Didn't see Kenji season that tomato. I'm giving this one an 8/10.
Now that's a burger sir! Always a pleasure watching
Made these tonight! Thanks for the video as well as article for inspiration to grill burgers in a new way. Also really liked the technique that was quick and easy to execute as well as clean up.
Great transition to the grill
The anxiety caused by realising Kenji had forgotten to pepper the second side of the patty D :
This is how I’m doing my burgers from now on. Thanks
Far and away the best burger place in my town is a tiny hole-in-the-wall that's been operating for nearly 80 years. Small charcoal grill built into the wall, surrounded by a diner counter and a couple of booths, making burgers exactly like this: thin, cooked quick, utmost economy of toppings(seriously, your options are cheese, ketchup, mustard, onions, or spicy mustard), served on a toasted kaiser roll with a pat of butter on top. Easily the best burger for 100 miles around.
Maybe it's weird to notice, but I love those little side dishes. They remind me of some block toys we had at my elementary school. I'd spend ages making kind of "mandala" designs before I even knew what that is. Very nostalgic.
Made these last night using 5oz patties. Came out perfect. Thanks!
*WE NEED YOU KENJI! NOT CANCER!*
This is a crucially important video
Felt like I needed to be 18 or older to watch this after he took a bite at the end. They look great! Can’t wait to try it this way
I’ve been cooking my burgers on weber kettles for ages, but tonight I made them following this method and I dare say I ate the best burgers of my life. I have a few things I could still make adjustments on, but not bad at all. Really enjoyed this video.
Sub’d, and liked. Thank you!
I can hear kenji salivating. I love it.