(Plus, he spent seven seasons ofParks and Recreationplaying the carnivorous Ron Swanson.)
So theyll say, Whats the best cut of steak?
or something like that.
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I say, I dont know!
I love a rib eye, but I havent really tried them all.
Even if Offermans not a Swanson-level specialist on red meat, hedoeshave a taste for burgers.
Here, he shares his own tips for a burger thatll put a Quarter Pounder to shame.
The lean is delicious, but the fat is an important binder.
Mix in a few raw eggs to help the patties stick together.
Dont mince words
Mince garlic instead!
Saute the garlic and some chopped onion in oil, and then mix that into the ground beef.
Get grilled
Keep the patties thick, and grill medium-rare over charcoal.
I dont think Ive ever used a grill fueled by gas, he says.
Theres something about the primitive nature of charcoal, of real fire.
Thats if Im planning to go chop down a tree that day.
The Founderopens Aug. 5.
