HadBurger

HadBurger XII 🍔

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An assortment of grocery items displayed on a countertop, including hamburger buns, ground beef, pork, tomatoes, an onion, condiments like ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, along with a jar of pickles.
Pre Prep

It was just after my 57th birthday when I cooked up three whole prime filets for my guests. My good friend Kenny could not make it, and bemoaned that he had never had a HadBurger, please! If you’ve read my site, you know that making and eating these is an endeavor and an endurance test. For Kenny, I came out of retirement for HadBurger XII. Only for you Kenny Wright 🩵. In all honesty, I LOVE making these for my friends and family!

Close-up of a HadBurger featuring a beef patty, melted cheese, bacon, and toppings, against a backdrop of urban buildings and a water view.
The HadBurger needs it’s own Instagram page.
Three men pose together outdoors, smiling at the camera with a city skyline in the background during sunset.
TheHad, Carter, and Kenny
A group of four friends posing for a photo outdoors with buildings and a sunset in the background.
Cobb Crew – TheHad, Carter Tanya, and Eric. Carter and I look like a background cutout. Step right up for your own personalized photo for only $9.99
Three blocks of raw ground beef stacked in a metal bowl.
Raw beef filets in a bowl, topped with mustard and capers, with an egg yolk nearby.
The heart of a HadBurger.
A neatly arranged display of sliced salami on parchment paper, showcasing various round pieces with a marbled texture.
Thin slices of cured meat arranged on parchment paper.
Slices of cooked pink filet arranged neatly on a black cutting board.
A colorful ceramic bowl filled with sliced onions drizzled with oil.
A decorative plate filled with slices of vibrant yellow and pink tomatoes arranged alongside cucumber slices.
Veg flower
Six raw hamburger patties arranged on parchment paper, some with green seasonings visible.
Perfect patties.
A grill setup on a balcony featuring sliced meats arranged on parchment paper, with onions and condiments on the grill. A scenic view of the city and water is visible in the background.
Staging. This many layers take work and planning.
Grilled slices of onion on a barbecue grill
Grilled onions on a barbecue grill, with some parts charred and others caramelized.
A plate of grilled and caramelized vegetables, including onions and mushrooms, drizzled with a sauce, served on a turquoise dish.
Onions grille
An assortment of cured meats including slices of prosciutto, bacon, and several sausage links arranged on a sheet of parchment paper.
Pork layers

Let the grilling of the meats begin.

Grilling sliced meats, including salami and prosciutto, alongside sausages on a barbecue grill.
Salami, prosciutto, and sausage
A tray lined with foil holding several cooked slices of prosciutto, showcasing a crispy texture and rich color.
Salami and prosciutto
A grill with slices of bacon, sausage links, and a piece of meat cooking over an open flame.
Bacon and sausage
Cooked bacon strips arranged on a paper towel for draining.
Grilled bacon is the best
Grilling multiple meat patties on a barbeque grill with smoke rising.
Burger layer
Grilled burgers topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon on a barbecue grill.
Cheese and bacon

In all, we made six proper HadBurgers 🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔! In homage to our former friend and neighbor of the Cobb, Scott Cusimano, I used a Kaiser Bun. He hated brioche.

A towering burger stacked with layers of bacon, cheese, a sausage, pickles, and slices of tomato, all nestled in a sesame seed bun.
HadBurger XII – 1
A towering burger featuring layers of beef patty, bacon, onion, tomato, pickles, and a sesame seed bun, presented on a blue plate.
HadBurger XII – 2
A close-up of a colorful HadBurger stacked high with various ingredients, including a toasted bun, meats, and pickles, presented on a blue plate.
HadBurger XII – 3
A close-up of a gourmet HadBurger featuring a beef patty topped with grilled vegetables, tomatoes, and served on a soft bun, presented on a decorative blue plate.
HadBurger XII – 4
A close-up of a HadBurger featuring a beef patty, grilled sausage, sautéed onions, and a slice of tomato, all nestled in a sesame seed bun, served on a blue plate.
HadBurger XII – 5
A close-up of a hand holding a hamburger filled with grilled meats, peppers, and onions, with a blurred background of a table and a drink.
HadBurger XII – 6

People often ask me how one eats one of these…..

A person enthusiastically preparing to eat a large burger with multiple patties, garnished with various toppings, in a well-lit indoor setting.

The HadBurger is unofficially retired for now…..Until we meet again.

Two muscular wrestlers posing aggressively with intense expressions, wearing colorful headbands and bracelets, against a fiery background.
Oops, wrong Wrestle Mania guys.

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