Do you build a better burger?

Eugene, Oregon
November 7, 2016 6:17pm CST
We had some frozen turkey burgers for lunch to day (I did cook them first) and I was watching the way we each built our burgers. To start with, I put mayo on one bun and then put mustard on the other. Anne puts mayo, then lettuce, then mustard all one one bun. I use a thin dill pickle slice and put it right in the middle. She cuts hers up and gets a bite each time. She always uses onion and ketchup, I sometimes use onion, never ketchup. So, I was wondering, are you fussy about the way you put a burger together? Is it always in the same order? How about your partner or other people you dine with? Have you ever noticed?
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
8 Nov 16
I put everything on one side and put it together. I like two pickle slices crossing over each other. I don't like mustard but I like ketchup. My fiance dresses both sides. He puts mustard on one side and ketchup on the other. He doesn't always take pickles but he has to have onions.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
Interesting combination and very observant too.
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@JudyEv (326127)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 16
I must admit I've never noticed but we don't have burgers too often. We sometimes make sandwiches but place the meat and salad pretty much the same.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
Do you eat lamb often? I love the flavor of lamb kebobs. (Not for burgers)
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@JudyEv (326127)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic Lamb is pretty expensive here although I love lamb chops. We seem to eat a lot of chicken and pork in various guises.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
@JudyEv So do we actually. Lamb is expensive here, but I thought there was a lot where you live.
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@LadyDuck (459122)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 16
I have to admit that we never make hamburger on a bun.
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@LadyDuck (459122)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic There is one McDonald in the area and they serve the burger on a bun, but at home people serve the hamburger with vegetables, or French fries, on a dish, not in a bun.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
Interesting. Perhaps it is not such a custom there.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
@LadyDuck Thanks Anna, I like to know about different customs.
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• United States
8 Nov 16
hmm, 'tis been some years since i've eaten a burger i'm strugglin' how i used to fix mine. ne'er ketchup 'r mustard. black pepper bacon cooked crisply, set 'bove a bed 'f spinach leaves which rested'n a lovely ripened mater slice 'r 2. i do agree with ms. anne though 'n prefer to've all the flavors with each bite. don't reckon i've paid much mind to how others put theirs together.
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• United States
9 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic sure made me hungry fer one,lol
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• Eugene, Oregon
9 Nov 16
That sounds like good burger!
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• United States
8 Nov 16
I'm pretty boring. Bun + catsup + lettuce + turkey patty. But I like it that way.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
The way you like it is what it's about.
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• United States
9 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic That's true.
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@Hannihar (129538)
• Israel
8 Jan 18
When I make my own hamburgers put onion on and maybe a tomato and ketchup and humous at times and it is very tasty.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Jan 18
Oh, hummus would be interesting. I like avocado on mine sometimes.
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@Hannihar (129538)
• Israel
8 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic James that also sounds good.
@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
8 Nov 16
My husband loves burger and I am thinking of creating a burger receipe that suits his taste.
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@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
8 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic thanks for the idea. I think garlic powder is what I'm missing hehe.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
I make the patties when we have ground beef burgers and use some breadcrumbs and Worcestershire sauce with some garlic powder and herbs.
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14 Nov 16
i probably follow a method, but i'm blanking right now.... i usually am thinking about how it will all hold together best. and i love LOTS of pickles... so sometimes that's tough... trying to fit in the pickles and the onions and the lettuce....
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• Eugene, Oregon
14 Nov 16
One pickle sandwich slice is enough for me. Grilled onions would be really good.
9 Nov 16
My brother loves burger! I am not into burgers but when i eat i prefer burger king whopper. I seldom make my own burger because im lazy. But i like burgers with lots of coleslaw and ketchup too.
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• Eugene, Oregon
10 Nov 16
We like to make them at home and rarely eat fast food burgers.
@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
8 Nov 16
My first job was at Wendy's, and I was taught that with a good sandwich, you should taste every ingredient in every bite. The order was, mayo, ketchup, pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce, with mustard spread on the meat or cheese. No matter what ingredients the patron asked for, it had to be in that order. It kind of stuck. I like mayo, pickle, tomato, lettuce, and mustard on my cheese.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
I was hoping that a former fast food burger person would respond. I may try that order, especially the mustard on the cheese. Thanks!
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@Deepizzaguy (94876)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Nov 16
I used to dislike onions on my burgers but now I enjoy mayo and cheese on my burgers.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
Same here, I did not eat raw onions for the first 60 years of my life.
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@Deepizzaguy (94876)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic Thanks for sharing the info.
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 16
I like them, but make only good old fashioned burgers myself.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
Yes, but how do you stack them? Does your girlfriend build hers the same?
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic - She pretty much does. Just the basics.
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@ms1864 (6886)
• Bangalore, India
8 Nov 16
I do mine up quite simple because i don't like things falling or slipping out when i eat it. I add pickle, mayo, lettuce, onion and ketchup to my burger. Sometimes the mayo has other flavors in it so that helps with variety.
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• Eugene, Oregon
8 Nov 16
That is good. I hate when it falls apart too.
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@Ziggy6 (16)
• Alberton, South Africa
10 Nov 16
Wow, that burger looks amazing. So the patty is turkey meat not beef?
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• Eugene, Oregon
10 Nov 16
The one we had that day was from a store, frozen turkey patties. We also have beef burgers and there are frozen black bean burgers.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
11 Nov 16
Not fussy about my burgers at all: just mustard and raw onion and the patty, that's all.
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@sol_cee (38222)
• Philippines
8 Jan 18
I just go to this buy 1 take 1 burger store.
@just4him (307136)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Nov 16
When I order I usually order the same. I like onions. My son doesn't, but we agree on the other condiments that go on it - pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and ketchup.
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Nov 16
Do you do the same when you fix them at home?
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• Eugene, Oregon
10 Nov 16
@just4him Grilled mushrooms and onions, mmm sounds good.
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@just4him (307136)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Nov 16
@JamesHxstatic No. At home I typically just put ketchup and mustard on it, unless I really want to go all out, then I'll add pickles and onions, and if I want fancy, I'll make them grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. I don't do that very often though.
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