The 100 Year Old Onion Burger Technique You Won’t Believe

This burger has been sold for 100 years by Pete's Hamburger Stand in Wisconsin and today we try it to see why its stood the test of time.

Recipes:
Steamed Wisconsin Onion Burger

PATREON:

Sources:

[neogenesis]

Just so you know Steve, for the slap mandoline thing, the triangular divot in the bottom is supposed to be pressed into the leg of the mandoline so that it stays in place.

[minnap]

I made this for dinner last night exactly how you made it in this video and OMG it was delicious! I put some horseradish, ketchup and mustard on it and that really amped up the flavor. Never knew horseradish would elevate a burger like that, it’s my new go-to condiment. And I confess, I saved the broth from the meat and onions. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with it but it was too good to throw away. I’m thinking of making a sauce or gravy with it or add it to a stew.

[drivernephi]

I don't know why but I find it bizarrely hilarious when Steve pulled out the car-sized onion machine, slapped the shit out of it and when catching container bounced infuriatingly loudly and the onion slices went all over the table, he still proceeded to say he 'loves this machine'.

[johnjohnson]

I used to work at five guys. Throughout the day we would cook batches of grilled onions. A trick at the restaurant would be to pour water on the onions that were cooking with the burger grease. Cool to see a similar method

[nuggettflavor]

When I met my husband he told me he couldn't cook but he said he could cook burgers. When he made his burgers just like this, I was skeptical because I didn't think boiled burgers would taste good. Fast forward 31 years later. I never eat my burgers any other way. They are delicious! 😋

[TomAndBeth]

I made this recipe for my family this evening, it was a huge hit...thank you

[bulletmccarthur]

Wouldn't the meat go bad after 100 years? 🤔

[mikehanratty]

Pete’s is ALWAYS slammed! Lines are down the street and around the corner. The conversation in line with the other visitors adds to the charm. The burgers speak for themselves!

[thethgate]

Size perception in the US really must be different. That small onions looked big to me, and that big one is something I've never seen in supermarkets 🤣 Love your channel, good to see you've grown so much. Definately gonna try this one sometime.

[MatthewRoss-yfwj]

I grew up near Pete’s. They are only open during summer months. It is one of my favorite childhood memories getting that first “water burger”. This absolutely made my day to run across this in my feed. Thanks. Btw if you have a Publix near by, their in house hamburger buns are a close comparison to what Pete’s buns are like. Yeasty, but somehow sturdy to soak up the moisture without falling apart.

[saff]

So, I have one of those slicers, different brand I think, and just a note for future use. The tub is supposed to basically lock in at the base of the slicer. It looks like maybe you didn't pull the back legs out quite far enough, if it's out all the way the niche in the tub should fit over the ledge of the legs and lock in against the bottom of the slicer. If you've got it set up right, you can slap it as hard and fast as you like! 😄

[bulkvanderhuge]

0:23 love the blooper with the onions being left in, makes it more realistic for those of us at home that have had to chase onions down in the kitchen.

[Erik_Swiger]

I finally learned about the Maillard reaction, and how to properly cook burgers, and now you come and tell me to make steamed hams. lol I really want to try this.

[skateboardrll]

This is my dads go to easy meal. He had it as a kid growing up and shared it with us. So simple and so delicious!

[foxmulder]

AWESOME !! SAVING THIS !! Yes, I live in WI, and watch Wisconsin Foodie and did see that episode about Pete's. After seeing how they made their burgers I started doing it the same, and will attempt your version also, THANK YOU SO MUCH !! Gonna buy that mandolin !

[spicypickle]

I just made this recipe and it was interesting. No better or worse than a grilled burger but different. I also added some Worcestershire sauce to the broth for a little extra flavor. Good recipe for the winter months because it doesn't smoke up the house like pan frying.

[nerdcave]

This reminds me of an Arab dish where chicken is cooked in onions and broth, which ends up tasting like French onion soup-infused chicken. Cool idea for burgers!

[butcho]

1, 000, 000 plus! Congrats Steve- your channel more than deserves it!

[none]

I'm dyslexic too, and I understand that statement sooo much right now

[KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid]

Steve you remind me of a few people I worked with in restaurants between 1987 and 2011. Such a friendly guy