The United States, of course!
If we talk about burgers, we have to talk about the United States. Hamburgers in the United States are much more than a simple food, they are culture, it is one of the best known foods, both in its version as fast food and in home preparation. Anyone visiting the United States and any fast food restaurant can soon find a menu where most of the dishes are burgers or sandwiches.
These hamburgers were born in Oklahoma in the 20's, a complicated time when one of the biggest economic crises in history took place. Therefore, we are not talking about a modern hamburger as people think, this hamburger is older than all of us. And now, you may be wondering why it has become a trend in the middle of 2022.
It is complicated to give an explanation to the boom they are having but there are a number of factors that could be behind the success of these burgers:
- Social networks: videos making this type of burger have gained a lot of fame due to the satisfaction they produce so many content creators have been trying this type of burgers and have told their satisfactory experiences.
- Its introduction in franchises already established in Spain: there are many hamburger restaurants that have decided to introduce this type of hamburgers in their menus. Among them we have Goiko and Vicio.
- Finally, taste is the key factor in their success.
What differentiates them from other hamburgers?
This way of cooking hamburgers allows the creation of a thin burger with a delicious caramelized crust thanks to the meat's own fat. Its crunchy texture accompanied by a great juiciness is what really sets this burger apart. We can't forget the sensation of eating a delicious American street burger.
How do you make a Smash Burger?
Its preparation is very simple, you just have to take into account a series of factors and have a series of tools. The objective is to create a thin crusted burger and the following four steps are necessary to achieve it:
Step 1: obtain two cold balls of minced meat. It is important that they are cold in order to create the caramelized effect of the fat.
Step 2: have a very hot griddle.
Step 3: place the meat balls on the griddle and flatten them with a utensil. There are the well-known Smasher which are utensils whose function is exclusively to flatten hamburgers but you could also use a sufficiently wide glass.
Step 4: turn the hamburger over when bubbles start to appear on the surface. Put cheese on it, wait for it to melt and finally remove it from the griddle and place it on the bun.
If you really want the classic American smash burger , you can not miss the cheese , some strips of bacon and pickles . A good sauce of mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup is essential.
Conclusion
It is curious how the debate of the point of the meat of a hamburger has been left aside with the arrival of the Smash Burgers. All of us burger lovers have debated about this and it is not for less since the point of the meat plays a very important role in the flavor and texture of a burger. With the arrival of the Smash this is over, there is no debate here.
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