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Gang.

I love me a burger cooked over charcoal. Just wondering if you have suggestions on what to season the patty with? I usually add some Mtl Steak Spice to the mix and press the patties in a patty maker for uniformity.

Open to new ideas!

Moo.

I have always added the following to my ground beef when making burgers

diced onion (the finer dice the better)
BBQ Sauce
Egg
Oatmeal

with a heavy peppercorn crust prior to cooking

Whatever you do, don't salt it until right before you cook it!

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Personally I stick to the classics. Salt and pepper, or occasionally Lawry's.

What do you have for a patty press? The only thing I've been able to find is the Starfrit ones which are WAAAAYYYY too big.

For seasoning, salt, pepper, and some ground ancho chili, or alternately some of my rub if I have some made up. I'll dig out the rub thread and link to it in a bit.

Hey Zym

I have the starfrit as well and find it perfect by the time it is cooked and shrunk, hence am surprised by your comments.

Never thought of using a rub but that is a great idea too.

K,

Rubs work great, classic salt/pepper is all good, i also like chopped/smashed garlic and/or chopped onions.

Carmelized onions worked into the meat, however, move it from burger to burgasm.

I made a great Thai burger. Garlic, cilantro, lime, fish sauce, and birds eye chili. Not your tradition burger, but it was yummy. Had it on a bun with some Sriracha mayo and fixings.

Pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt crust, fried in a pan on top of a bed of onions.

Salt,pepper,mustard,old shredded cheddar,Worchestire,finely chopped prosciutto works great hand pressed but not worked too much.

Salt, Pepper, Montreal Steak Spice, Egg, Worcestershire sauce and a bit of dijon mustard.