The Jimmy Burger Recipes

ULTIMATE BRITISH BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
• Season the oxtail with sea salt and a generous pinch of black pepper, then brown all over in a casserole pan on a medium heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally while you peel and slice the onions.
• Remove the oxtail to a plate, add 1 tablespoon of oil and the onions to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Return the oxtail to the pan, stir in the flour to coat, then add 4 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and the stock. Bring to the boil, then cover and place in the oven for 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes, or until the meat is super tender.
• Strain the gravy into a separate pan and put aside, then tip the meat and onions back into the pan.
• Once cool enough to handle, carefully pick through the meat, discarding the bones and any wobbly bits, then gently mix back with the onions and a splash each of gravy and Worcestershire sauce, being careful not to break up the meat too much. Pick, roughly chop and stir through the parsley leaves (reserving the stalks).
• For the burger sauce, finely chop the gherkins, tomato, little gem and reserved parsley stalks, then transfer to a bowl, stir in the yoghurt and season to perfection.
• Shape the minced meat into four equal-sized patties, being quite rough so they're not too compact, then season the outsides with salt and pepper.
• I like to cook two burgers at a time to achieve perfection, so get two pans on the go - a large non-stick pan on a high heat for the burgers and another on a medium heat for the buns.
• Place two patties in the large pan, pressing them down slightly with a fish slice, then cook for 8 minutes in total, turning every minute and brushing with a little English mustard after the first turn. Put the gravy and oxtail pans on a low heat to warm through.
• When the burgers are almost cooked, halve and toast two burger buns in the second frying pan. Finely slice the cheese and place on top of each burger, add a splash of water to the pan, then cover with a lid or a metal bowl and cook for a further 30 seconds, or until the cheese has melted.
• To assemble the burgers, spoon a quarter of the burger sauce on to each toasted bun base, sit a burger on top, spoon over 1 tablespoon of the pulled oxtail (save the rest for another day) and place the bun lid on top. Serve the gravy in a bowl on the side for dunking. Repeat with the remaining two burgers.

THE JIMMY BURGER

Steps:

• Soak the bread into the milk until it absorbs, then squeeze the excess milk out of the bread and put this bread mixture to the side. Beat the egg. In another bowl combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, egg, bread mixture, ketchup, steak sauce and salt and pepper (if desired) until well combined. Add shredded cheese and mix in until well combined.
• Form the beef mixture into patties. You can make the patties as big or small as you like. Put the patties on the grill for about 3 minutes per side for medium rare or until desired doneness. (Note: if desired, you can add a slice of cheese on top during the last 2 minutes of grilling so that it melts onto the burger). Enjoy!

SAUSAGE SMASHED BURGER

Steps:

• MAKE AHEAD OF TIME!
• In a small sauce pot combine sugar, vinegar and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, remove from heat, and add cucumber slices. Place in fridge for at least one hour prior to using them. After an hour the cucumbers will be tender but will still have texture and a bit of snap to them.
• In a medium size mixing bowl combine Brussels sprouts, mayonnaise and garlic paste. Mix well. Place in fridge till needed.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, butter to the skillet, and cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Stir often, until onions are tender. Drain and reserve excess butter to toast bread slices. There's flavour in the pan, never toss that out. Place onions in a bowl and place in fridge until they cool down.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of reserved onion butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Toast 2 slices of bread in the pan until desired doneness. Repeat this process with remaining ingredients.
• In the same skillet, heat the tomato slices until a slight charring occurs, then remove from heat and set aside.
• In a medium size mixing bowl combine the sausage and caramelized onions together, do not over-mix. Divide the sausage mix into 4 equal parts, then roll them into individual ball-shapes.
• Using the same skillet over medium heat, place the burgers in the pan, then smash the sausage into the skillet with a flat spatula until you have your desired thickness. Cook the burgers over medium heat for about 12-15 minutes, or until the natural juices run clear.
• Top with shredded cheese, and allow it to melt before removing from the skillet. You can cook them all in the same skillet, or cook two at a time.
• Remove from pan and layer the burger between toasted bread with tomatoes, pickles and slaw. Enjoy with a big old burger loving smile!

JIMMY BUFFETT'S "CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE"

Steps:

• Using a meat grinder with a 3/8-inch plate, grind the meat. Change to a 1/8-inch plate, and grind a second time. Shape the ground meat into 4 (7-ounce) patties. In a mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion salt and celery salt. Mix well. Place burger on a hot grill and season with the seasoning salt. Cook the burgers halfway to desired temperature and flip over and finish cooking. Place cheese on the burger when it is 3/4 of the way cooked and melt. Place bottom bun on plate. Place burger on bottom bun. Place lettuce, tomato and onion on top of the burger. Cover with top bun and secure with a toothpick. Place pickle next to the burger. Place fries on the plate.

JIMMY DEAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the ground pork with the seasonings.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside for about 15 minutes or more to let the flavors incorporate with the meat.
• Form the seasoned meat into medium-size balls, and then form each ball into a patty, about 1/2-inch thick.
• Heat about 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet.
• Fry the sausage patties for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.