I Cooked 100 Years of Burgers

Guga Foods23 minutes read

The history of burgers from Louis Lunch in the 1910s to modern variations like the Ramen Burger and Smash Burger is explored, showcasing the evolution of ingredients and cooking techniques over the decades. Different burger styles from White Castle sliders to Wendy's Baconator and McDonald's Big and Tasty are highlighted, depicting the diverse flavors and toppings available in the burger world.

Insights

  • The evolution of the burger from its simple origins in the 1910s to the modern-day variations highlights the incorporation of diverse ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and unique sauces, showcasing the adaptability and creativity in burger-making over the decades.
  • The distinct cooking techniques and ingredient combinations used by various burger establishments, such as steaming, smashing beef with onions, and incorporating unique toppings like sautéed mushrooms and fried quail eggs, illustrate the innovation and experimentation that have shaped the burger landscape, offering a wide array of flavors and textures to cater to different tastes.

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Recent questions

  • What was the original burger made of?

    Bread and beef.

  • What is unique about White Castle sliders?

    Made with dehydrated onions and steamed beef.

  • How was the Oklahoma Fried Burger made?

    Pressed onions in the patty during the Great Depression.

  • What ingredients are in McDonald's Big and Tasty sauce?

    Egg yolk, oil, paprika, salt, sugar, garlic powder, mustard, barbecue sauce, and lime juice.

  • What makes the Ramen Burger unique?

    Cooking instant noodles mixed with eggs, pressing them into buns, adding a burger, fried quail eggs, and teriyaki sauce.

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Summary

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Evolution of Burgers Through the Decades

  • In the 1910s, the original burger was created at Louis Lunch, serving hamburger steaks with toast due to a hurried customer.
  • The burger was cooked in a vertical Broiler and cost 10 cents at the time.
  • The burger consisted of a thick patty seasoned with salt and pepper, broiled beef, onions, and tomato.
  • The original burger had just bread and beef, but modern versions include cheese and vegetables.
  • The 1920s saw the birth of White Castle, known for sliders made with dehydrated onions and steamed beef.
  • The White Castle slider was assembled with mustard, onions, beef, cheese, and pickles on Hawaiian sliders.
  • The 1930s introduced the Oklahoma Fried Burger with pressed onions in the patty during the Great Depression.
  • The Oklahoma Fried Burger was made by smashing beef with onions and toasting the buns.
  • In the 1940s, McDonald's was born, offering a cheeseburger with ketchup, onions, cheese, and beef assembled upside down.
  • The 1950s brought the steam burger with steamed beef, white cheddar, and unique Kaiser buns, assembled with onions, mayo, ketchup, mustard, tomato, lettuce, pickles, and cheese.

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"Iconic Burgers: Wendy's, Five Guys, McDonald's"

  • Wendy's original burger consists of ketchup, mayo, American cheese, a square patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.
  • Five Guys' all the way Burger includes sautéed onions, mushrooms, American cheese, two patties, ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, pickles, and tomato.
  • McDonald's Big and Tasty sauce comprises egg yolk, oil, paprika, salt, sugar, garlic powder, mustard, barbecue sauce, and lime juice.
  • The Big and Tasty Burger from McDonald's features Swiss cheese, a patty, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and the Big and Tasty sauce.
  • Wendy's Baconator contains two square patties, American cheese, bacon, mayo, ketchup, and toasted buns.
  • The Ramen Burger from the 2010s involves cooking instant noodles mixed with eggs, pressing them into buns, adding a burger, fried quail eggs, and teriyaki sauce.
  • The Smash Burger is recommended as a delicious option, different from the previous burgers in the video.
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