Gruntburger
Recipe by R.J. Grunts
Get ready to fire up your grill with a mouth-watering recipe from R.J. Grunts, the Gruntburger. The key to this signature favorite is that the irresistible flavor is in the details. The homemade onion strings are coated in a blend of vibrant spices, then fried until perfectly crispy. And the bleu cheese dressing is made with tangy Danish bleu cheese crumbles and buttermilk, resulting in a creamy and zesty sauce that perfectly complements the burger.
Gruntburger
Your new go-to burger recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
FOR GRUNTBURGER
4 ½-lb. hamburger patties
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
onion strings (see sub-recipe)
bleu cheese dressing (see sub-recipe)
FOR ONION STRINGS
2 Spanish onions, thinly sliced
1 cup flour
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Kosher salt
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. ground thyme
½ tsp. ground oregano
1 qt. frying oil
FOR BLEU CHEESE DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Danish bleu cheese crumbles
½ cup buttermilk
dash white pepper
Method:
FOR GRUNTBURGER:
1. On a preheated grill, cook burgers to the desired degree of doneness and toast buns.
2. Place cooked burger patty on the bottom bun and top with one heaping tablespoon of Bleu Cheese Dressing and add fried Onion Strings on top of the dressing.
3. Finish with top bun.
FOR ONION STRINGS:
1. Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat.
2. Combine the flour and spices and mix well.
3. Place sliced onions in a large mixing bowl and add a little water to lightly coat. Add the seasoned flour and toss to coat.
4. Fry coated onions in the pot of heated oil until golden brown, remove and drain. Reserve.
FOR BLEU CHEESE DRESSING:
1. Combine all the ingredients, mix well, and chill. Reserve until ready to use.
