Revamp that basic beef burger
Burgers are up there on most family menus as a dinnertime favourite. But moving a basic burger to something sensational is an artform. We've rounded up everything you need for burger perfection.
1. Switch to NZ pork
Beef mince is often the default meat of choice for burgers but we'd suggest you mix it up. Pork mince offers a light flavour that is perfect for that summer burger. It also takes on other flavours really nicely so you can easily change up your burgers from week to week to move from Asian inspired to classic American or Mexican with a change in condiments and spices.
2. Find your favourite bun
These days all burger buns are not made equal and finding your favourite is key to creating your own burger perfection.
The classic soft burger bun - you know the ones, in a six pack in the packaged bread section, the perfect starter point for burgers which make the other ingredients the star. Remember to toast the cut side of the bun just a little, this will give a nice extra crunch between the soft bun rest of the burger.
If you prefer sweet flavours, go for a brioche bun. These have more recently gained popularity but just beware they are most suited when the flavour of the burger will is working in contrast - think tangy pulled pork, or anything with a zesty slaw.
This one goes against general burger wisdom but if you're an absolute lover of the sourdough, there's nothing stopping you introducing these to your burger bun repertoire. These are going to best suit a sweeter flavour burger, and it'll be set off perfectly by the addition of crispy NZ bacon.
3. Switch the salad to suit your mood
One of the great things about a burger is the way you can switch it up from week to week to suit your preferences each week.
Option 1 - Sweet and tangy summer flavours
The sweetness of peaches bring Summer to the plate and the fennel and parmesan in the patty help provide a savoury hit to balance the burger
With parsley and spring onion packed into that NZ pork patty, these burgers are a great fresh flavour
If tangy is your favourite flavour profile then these patties with the addition of lemon, alongside salty feta and beetroot topping will hit the spot.
