The Crack Burger went viral a few months ago, but I resisted requests to cook this up. I’m just not a fan of mixing up a bunch of stuff in the ground beef. Well, I caved and here ya’ go! I cooked this up on the https://wildfireoutdoorliving.com/griddles/ and now I’ll give you my thoughts! Oh, make sure you watch this before you make The Crack Burger…
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00:00 – 00:56 Intro
00:56 – 05:06 The “Crack” burger mix
05:06 – 07:11 Forming the crack burger patties
07:11 – 08:59 Crack Sauce recipe
08:59 – 14:51 Grilling the burgers, bacon and onions
14:51 – 16:45 Building The Crack Burger
16:45 – 20:47 Taste test and review of The Crack Burger
20:47 – 21:40 Closing
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Great video, Greg. I made a video of this burger about a year ago, and I totally agree with you. It's good but all burgers are good. I watched several videos before I did mine and saw that they were all falling apart, so when I did mine, I added bread crumbs (meatloaf) lol. Once again, great lookin burger Greg. Have a great week, my friend.
Thanks for keeping an open mind Greg. Never be afraid to try new things, even if they are initial anathema to you. It's what makes it entertaining.
You're the first person in history to MENTION the concave buns. I hate that about store bought buns.
Greg, I'm so glad you said something about the salt content! I was watching you add all that stuff and thinking to myself, good grief that's going to be VERY salty! I agree with you…don't violate the beef! This is like trying to make a burger out of a meatloaf. The burger patties reminded me of deviled ham. Another cardinal sin…yellow cheddar on a burger is terrible! It reminds me of a layer of epoxy after it "melts". Kudos to you for venturing outside of what you know is good and trying something different! I don't think I'd waste my time on this.
It looks like a lot of work. I agree. I think it's a good sandwich. Something along the lines of a next day meatloaf sandwich that you reheat on the BBQ and add bacon and cheese. It's just a good sandwich. Cheers
Edit: I watched Elite BBQ Smokers Crack Burger and yes, that is going to be one tasty burger. Greg, make a version of that one. Cheers again.
It looks very tasty and I am sure that it tastes very good too. But if I would recreate this, I would just do it with a regular patty, or smash burger style.
That's not a burger, that's meatloaf on a hamburger bun with hamburger fixings.
You're dope. Your knowledge supersedes your competitors. Work on that persona.
“Anti sticking together stuff” huh? Hmm, sounds like that fancy shmancy scientific type of thing. 😅
I always make those bacon type patties for my breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches. Soo good! Also I remember a video where you recreated a burger from a chef's video (think it was Gordon Ramsay) back in the day and it called for putting stuff in the meat before cooking.. you were critiquing it the same as this video lol. Still think it should be saved for meatloaf and meatballs.
The Wendy’s Bacon Mushroom Burger 🍔 they got going on is definitely a tasty burger 🍔
Thanks for sharing the technique of boiling the bacon. Will have to try that. I have added water to bacon in a pan in the past with good results. Boiling for 1.5 hours is something I have never heard of. As for the crack burger, it’s not something I would even bother with, surprised it didn’t fall apart without a binder such as an egg. I would try this in meatloaf form but not as a burger. Love your channels and appreciate the time you put into content, cheers.
Gotta hand it to ya Greg, that's a damn good-looking burger. What sends it over the top is that "Crack Sauce"… 😋😋😋
Great video, I'm with you, the same taste profile can be made without adding all those ingredients into the pattie. As soon as you have to work wet and dry ingredients into the ground beef you have to work it, ending up with more of a sausage mix where you want that emulsification of fat and meat. You did well with grilling those bad boys!
Crack Burger, a little bit of acid, and maybe some melted Gummies sauce. Oh Yea.
Food yummy yummy food delicious ❤
With burgers like this I always feel it's a bit over board. It's taking away from the star of the show. Let the beef shine and use high quality ingredients. It'll be amazing just like that
The way I see it (and the way I do it), is if the toppings (bacon, cheese, seasonings, etc.) are mixed into the meat, the burger needs no additional toppings whatsoever, other than sauce.
I was using ranch powder in hamburgers 25 years ago. Still my favorite is Lipton onion soup mix!
I am also of the "simple is better" with burgers, but I think my kids would love these and getting kids to eat anything that ins't mac n cheese is a win in my book!
Mixing spices into ground meat is called sausage.
I found them too salty myself, and messy! Won't be making them again.
Glad you did it too. But back to the regularly scheduled program, lol.
Anytime I've tried mixing everything into the meat it didn't turn out well. I'm glad you made this video. It's going to save me some time because I was thinking about trying it but now I don't think I will. As far as I'm concerned you are THE authority on burgers. Thanks again!
Maybe you should have run it through the grinder after you mixed it. That would give you the air channels for the fat to flow.
looking very trim Greg
Stop labeling things "crack" whatever. Been played out for years lol. Not just you, everyone.
You did make a meatloaf.
Hey Greg, Out here on the West Coast, while we have a hard time finding Duke’s, we can usually find Kewpie from Japan, even if you have to go to an Asian store. It gives Duke’s a run for their money.
I am not on board with these "trendy" burgers that have been all over the Internet the past couple years. Some things mankind got right the first time. Basic ground beef, tavern-style or smash or however you like to cook yours (I'm a tavern-style thick burger guy myself, smash burgers are too dry for my taste), basic toppings, on a sesame seed bun. Easy, cheap, delicious, and no fancy-pants showing off for Instagram.
It ain't rocket science.
ur onions are burning and ur bacon gonna be burnt as well should of gotten a plate and jsut set it aside.
Great not seeing smash burgers. This is a proper burger!
I sure wouldn't want to handle anything in your kitchen. You handled them all with raw meat covered hands! Huge fail for setting an example.
I tried the crack burger and also wasn't impressed with it. Didn't see what all the hype was. Kind of a thought I have about all burger reviews, is leave the bacon off. As you said, the bacon was the star of the show. The bacon disguises the taste of the burger itself. A simple burger and bun, no condiments, focuses on the taste of the burger itself.