The BBQ Burger

One project that was at the top of my list when starting food photography was the Burger Challenge. I know it sounds simple, but getting a good shot of a burger and making it look good and style is not as easy as you would think. However, I did learn my lesson from the taco shoot and made an extra burger just for the photo.

For this, I used a decorative plate and a darker table for the setting. In some of the initial photos, it looked a bit boring, so I added the onion and tomato for some extra color and movement. The challenge of this photo was making sure all the burger elements could be seen. The buns, sauces, and all the things that went into it.

Lesson #1: Bacon grease can add a nice shine to objects. Just be careful how much and how you apply.

Lesson #2: The tripod can be a help and a hindrance.

Just as an FYI, there will normally only be one post per week. This week just happens to have a few that I have built up to launch the site.

The BBQ Burger

Ingredients: Pretzel Buns 1lb 90/10 Ground Beef 1lb Spicy/Hot Ground Sausage 1 Egg Bread Crumbs Thick Cut Bacon Pepper Jack Cheese Slices Jalapeno (optional) Red Onion Tomato BBQ Sauce (homemade or bottle) Garlic Aioli Mixed Baby Greens French-Fried Onions (Fresh or from a bag)

Directions: Cook Bacon to your liking Mix Beef and sausage with egg and add ¼ cup bread crumbs. Form into 4 patties. Drain grease from bacon skillet, and use it to cook burger patties. Cook to your desired doneness. Cut Jalapeno in quarters, de-seed, and fry till just soft.   Assemble Burger: On the bottom bun, spread your garlic Aioli, and top with mixed baby greens. Place your patty and two slices of your pepper jack cheese. Layer on the bacon, as much as you want, this is your burger, make yourself happy. Top with sliced tomatoes & onions, and add your jalapeno slices, if using. Sprinkle some of those crunchy French-fried onions over everything. Spread your BBQ Sauce on the top bun. Close and serve with your choice of side!