The Jucy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has the cheese inside the meat patty instead of on top, resulting in a melted core of cheese within the patty.
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Jucy Lucy Burger
The Jucy Lucy (This is the correct spelling, though t is sometimes also spelled Juicy Lucy) is the signature burger of Minneapolis.
Two bars in Minneapolis, Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club, claim to be the inventor of the burger, though other bars and restaurants have created their own interpretations on the style. The rivalry between both bars and their interpretations is longstanding, but has gained more exposure since receiving a mention in Time in 2008 and being featured on food-related television shows such as Man v. Food and Food Wars. In 2014, President Barack Obama visited Matt’s and had a Jucy Lucy, prompting the 5-8 Club to provide him one of theirs.
Jucy Lucy Burger Recipe
A list of the ingredients is below the video. Directions, which are more technique than cooking instructions, are in the video.
Video Courtesy of Mother’s BBQ
Jucy Lucy Burger Recipe
The Jucy Lucy burger is prepared by putting cheese between two patties of meat, then sealing both patties around the cheese to create a single patty with a cheese core. As the burger cooks, the cheese inside melts. This has the effect of keeping the meat near the center of the burger very juicy. It also separates the cheese from the bun, resulting in a slightly different texture than the usual cheeseburger. Normal burger toppings such as condiments, onions and pickles can also be added.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground Chuck, 15% to 20% fat content, chilled
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- 4 slices American Cheddar or other Cheese, of choice
- Butter, for the griddle
- 2 Hamburger Buns
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Photo is taken from the video. Original Video can be found at MothersBBQ | How to make a Jucy Lucy Hamburger Recipe. Additional Information Courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
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