Single Cylinder Recipe

Prepare Vegetables

Wash and dry the lettuce, tomato, and onion. Slice the tomato and onion into even slices for stacking on the burger later. Set aside.

Prepare Smoked Garlic Aioli

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 minced clove of roasted or smoked garlic. Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Form the Patty

Form 1/2 lb of ground beef into a patty, slightly wider than your burger bun. Make a slight indentation in the center with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.

Season and Cook

Season both sides of the patty with salt and pepper. Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the patty for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium doneness.

Melt Cheese

When the burger is nearly done, place 1–2 slices of white American cheese on top. Cover the pan or close the grill lid for 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Toast the Bun

Slice the burger bun and toast the inside on a skillet or grill for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

Spread Aioli

Spread a generous amount of smoked garlic aioli on the top and bottom buns.

Assemble Layers

On the bottom bun, add a leaf of lettuce, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. Top with slices of tomato and onion. Cover with the top bun.

Serve the burger hot, optionally with your choice of fries, chips, or a pickle on the side.