My first burger had to be a simple classic. I crisped the bacon in the oven while I brushed one side of the burger with vegetable oil and sprinkled it with a mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. I preheated the grill to high and got it up to about 500 degrees. I placed the burger seasoned side down on the hot grill. I only like to flip a burger once. After the spatula could slide easily underneath the burger without it feeling like it was going to break apart or stick then it is ready. This takes about 6 minutes. I immediately placed the cheddar on the burger because there is nothing worse than a burger where the cheese is not melted. With a toasted bun and a slice of tomato this classic burger is almost ready. The last touch is the bacon straight from the oven. I like to pepper my bacon as soon as it comes out of the oven. Here it is the Cheddar and peppered bacon burger on a toasted bun with a thick slice of tomato. See you next week.
