After posting the incredibly delicious Japanese-style triple seared steak I got a lot of comments and questions about whether this would work for a burger, so I decided to test it out. The answer is yes. Yes, yes, yes. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended)
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2 teaspoons avocado oil
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2 tablespoons sea salt
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1/3 cup whiskey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions
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Wet your hands, and form 2 (8-ounce) burgers; place on a plate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to grill. For this process, cold meat works best.
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Before starting the triple-searing process, build a very hot hardwood charcoal fire. Oak, mesquite or hickory are great choices. The coals should be glowing red, and radiating extreme heat before the meat hits the grill.
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Rub burgers all over with oil. Coat with sea salt until entire surface area is completely covered.
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Pour whiskey into a shallow bowl; set aside.
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Place burgers on hottest spot on the grill, and sear both sides, 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer burgers into bowl of whiskey, and turn constantly for at least 1 minute. Most of the salt will rinse off.
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Place burgers back onto the hottest spot on the grill, and sear both sides again, 2 minutes per side. You can baste steak with a small amount of whiskey while searing.
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Add soy sauce to another shallow bowl. Add burgers to the bowl, and turn constantly for at least 1 minute.
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Return burgers to the hottest spot on the grill for the 3rd and final sear. Grill each side until desired doneness is reached, about 2 minutes. For a rosy-pink (medium-rare) inside, remove when an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center reads 125 to 130 F (52 to 54 degrees C).
Chef John
Chef's Note:
For an optional step, after the last (soy) sear, more whiskey can be drizzled over and seared on and while you wait for the burger to finish cooking.
For an 8 ounce burger, over very high heat, about 2 minutes per side, per sear, should get you close to medium-rare.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 741 | Calories |
| 44g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 64g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 741 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 44g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 77% |
| Cholesterol 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium 8302mg | 361% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 7mg | 38% |
| Potassium 1002mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
