GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme Total Time : 13 minutes Yield : 4 corn on the cob Diet : Gluten Free
Buttery and salty grilled corn on the cob with beautiful char marks , delicious flavor , and the best texture is the easiest recipe to throw on the grill .
INGREDIENTS
• 4 medium sweet corn on the cob , husks removed
• butter ( for serving )
• salt ( for serving )
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the grill to high ( or to 400 F ). Place the corn on the grill and grill for 6-8 minutes , turning occasionally until nicely charred and cooked through . ( You can also roast the corn in the oven at 400 F for 25 minutes or cook in boiling water for 10-15 minutes . However , grilling yields a sweeter and creamier taste ).
Spread butter on top and season with salt to taste .
CLASSIC JUICY HAMBURGERS
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme 1 hour 20 minutes Yield : 4 quarter-pounder hamburgers
Better than the steakhouse , these Classic Juicy Hamburgers are perfectly seasoned , tender and juicy , and so flavorful and delicious — literally the best burgers ever ! With just 10 minutes of prep , you can enjoy restaurant style burgers at home today . Plus , you can make homemade burgers over the grill , on the stove in a cast-iron skillet , or in the oven .
INGREDIENTS :
For the hamburger patties : 1 pound lean ground beef tap here ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup cheddar cheese , shredded 1 tablespoon parsley , finely chopped 2 tablespoons pickle juice ( or cold water ) ½ tablespoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ( optional ) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or cooking spray oil
For the burgers : 4 hamburger buns , sliced ¼ cup mayonnaise , divided 4 pieces of lettuce 4 slices tomato , ¼-inch thick ½ cup red onions , sliced ½ cup pickles , sliced ¼ cup ketchup
INSTRUCTIONS : Prepare the hamburger patties : In a large mixing bowl , add ground beef , breadcrumbs , cheddar cheese , parsley , pickle juice , garlic powder , Worcestershire sauce ( optional ), and salt and pepper . Stir well with a spatula to combine everything together ( or use your hands to press the ingredients together to evenly combine ).
Shape the ground beef mixture into a firm ball . This helps the beef mixture bind together to yield firm patties . Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight .
Transfer the ground beef mixture onto a large piece of parchment paper . Flatten the ground beef with your hands into a square that is ½-inch thick ( approximately an 8x8-inch square ). You can also roll it out with a rolling pin .
Use a 4-inch wide circular mold ( or the rim of a round bowl ) to cut out 4 hamburger patties ( ¼ pound each ). Add the scraps evenly amongst the 4 patties .
Cook the hamburger patties :
To grill : Brush oil over the grill pan and heat pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the oil starts to sizzle and shimmer . Place patties spaced apart on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature for the patties reaches 160 F . It takes about 10 minutes total .
To cook on the stove : Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until sizzling hot . Place patties on the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until nicely seared and starting to brown up the sides . Flip the patties over and cook for another 3-5 minutes , until the internal temperature for the patties reaches 160 F .
To cook in the oven : To bake or air fry , cook for 15-17 minutes at 425 F or until they reach 160 F internally .
GREENVILLE LIFE 29 SUMMER 2024