I just met with Bryan at his shop a couple of hours ago on my home from Scherrer and Dehlinger pick-up days. I got the April burger sampler along with a Prime Reserve Porterhouse. Also got a tour of the sacred meat locker! The shop is a trip! A new must stop for me when I return from the north coast wine country.
I do that technique a lot if I want to make fajitas. Cast iron ripping hot on the grill for onions and peppers. Chicken or steak on grill directly. I think Jordan had explained his rational earlier:
25% USDA Prime Sirloin
25% Wagyu Chuck
25% Wagyu Short Ribs
25% USDA Choice Tri-Tip
Tried this blend last night as 1/2 pound burgers topped with Gruyerre and Benton’s Bacon. Got it a bit more on the medium side…guessing that was due to the Tri-Tip and Sirloin being on the leaner side. No matter as the burger was outstanding in both flavor and juciness. The two non-Wagyu components really give a beefy and rich flavor while the Wagyu provides all the heart clogging juciness that one could want.
I do highly recommend as good toasting on your bun of choice because plain one will become overly soggy very quickly.
OK, then brush some aoli on your soggy bun instead. It sounds better than mayo. I’m not talking about slathering anything. I am talking about a very thin film to help protect the precious buns.