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16 Tips for Cheeseburger Eating

Skip the mundane (ketchup, lettuce) and the overly fancy (brie, Kobe)

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(Newser) – Kevin Pang sent six months eating cheeseburgers, and he's sharing his hard-earned expertise with his fellow meat-eaters. From the Chicago Tribune:

  • Cheese: Just say no to feta, bleu, or brie.
  • Condiments: Skip the ketchup and mustard; head directly for the mayo.
  • Bun: Yes, there is a taste difference between toasted and untoasted. Opt for toasted, preferably buttered.

  • Toppings: Make sure to pair correctly—for example, bacon with American cheese or mushrooms with Swiss. Leave lettuce and tomatoes off entirely.
  • Fast food:: Steak ‘n Shake and Schoop’s tie for the best.
  • Chain restaurants:: Red Robin’s A1 Peppercorn style wins.
  • Kobe: The only thing this really means is that the burger will cost $5 more.
  • Fries: Go for the ones made in beef tallow, not duck fat.
For the complete list, click the link at right.

This guy is doing it wrong. The best flavor combination for burger toppings, writes Kevin Pang, is bacon, onions, and cheese--and the lettuce and tomato just get in the way.
This guy is doing it wrong. The best flavor combination for burger toppings, writes Kevin Pang, is bacon, onions, and cheese--and the lettuce and tomato just get in the way.   (Getty Images)
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RobN
Nov 6, 09 1:43 PM CST
He lost me when he said no bleu cheese. Reply
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Snarfeh
Nov 6, 09 2:43 PM CST
Amen to that.
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davjc09
Nov 6, 09 2:55 PM CST
He spent 6 months eating cheeseburgers? Now he's an expert?
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super_soft_wizard
Nov 8, 09 12:50 PM CST
bleu cheese is awesome on burgers. However he did get the 'no lettuce' clause correct.
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fuguestate
Nov 6, 09 1:47 PM CST
He got the cheese part right, but you need mustard AND mayo. Reply
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