Wednesday June 23, 2021 - Smash Burger Night!!

 Well today was a little chillier then usual, actually this whole week has been - but that just means that the Park is extra-quieter. This week is my first week traveling back and forth to work from Fairbank, which means I leave by 6am and typically am back around 5pm (with usual pit stops for last minute remember-errands and/or stopping in at home for a quick hot shower 😊). 

So this evening we didn't do much, actually most weeknights this week - we haven't done much. But that's what relaxing is all about - and we've been enjoying it!! Don't get me wrong, Chris is still doing stuff on our site throughout the day, in-between his naps 😏 - life is beautiful. 

So before we started dinner... we ventured out to enjoy some of Fairbank's beauty -

Sometimes it's the little things...
...and this little reminder was "picked" for me 💓🌼

...ok it's time to head back...

Tonight's blog focus is about the famous Smash Burgers - They were SO delicious we even had the Park Ranger join us for a burger!! 

Now for ...

Smash Burgers on a Wednesday Night!

RULE #1 make sure your ground beef is NOT lean!

You need juices, and so it's BEST to get Medium!

Rule #2 - ONLY Smash burgers once, and ONLY on the First Side!

Once you flip them, leave them alone. 

Also, depending on what you are using to "smash" your burgers -

you might want to include some parchment paper (so things don't stick!).

We absolutely LOVE our Blackstone Griddle!

If you want cheese, add cheese...

For our burger buns, we've been buying these Ace Bakery Brioché Gourmet Buns -

and they're perfect!

We butter them up and add them to the griddle -

this doesn't make them soggy... it actually toasts them and adds flavor!

As you can see, we cover our Smash Burgers to keep in some of the heat -

and assist with melting the cheese.

Almost ready - and believe me, 

these beauties don't take long to make!

Bam, Smash Burger with a side salad... 

Perfect Wednesday Dinner!

Thank you Chris 🍔 😊

What is a Smash Burger and SHOULD you ever SMASH a burger?!

Answer is YES!!

View Chef Nathan Lippy's take on Smash Burgers here:

 https://thervatlas.com/podcast/making-perfect-smash-burgers-with-blackstones-chef-nathan-lippy/