Sunday marked our third day of sunny, almost 50 degree weather. This day called for the much anticipated Irish Whiskey Burgers, and reason to use the gas grill for the first time in 2010. Ben thought that since we were having "Irish" burgers, that we should have potatoes and cabbage, hence to roasted tatties and simple slaw. May I recommend a Jameson and Ginger for the grownups; it is refreshing and seems to me a warm weather tipple.
Irish Whiskey Burgers
Adapted from Ultimate Recipe Showdown, Season 2
For the burgers...
1.25 lbs. (about) 80/20 ground chuck
2 tbs. Jameson Irish Whiskey (or whatever you like, Bourbon is good too)
1 tbs.Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. coarse salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
For the onions...
1 really large white or yellow onion (or 2 smaller ones)
1 tbs, olive oil
1 tbs. butter
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup Jameson Irish Whiskey (or whatever you are using)
To serve...
4 good quality buns, split and buttered
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
small red potatoes, quartered in wedges
olive oil
seasoning of choice
Parmesan cheese, finely grated or shredded
Simple Slaw
green cabbage
mayo
cider or red wine vinegar
sugar
fresh ground black pepper
Wedge and core desired amount of cabbage (I reserved a 1/8 wedge from the Cabbage and Noodles a few nights ago). Slice into 1/4" ribbons and place in a bowl large enough to toss it with dressing. In a small bowl, mix together some mayo (I used light mayo), with a small amount of vinegar and sugar. Do this to taste, but I recommend going on the tangier side. The amount of dressing you make will vary by how mush cabbage you wish to dress, and how "wet" you like your slaw (we like ours not so wet). Toss the cabbage with the dressing with a liberal grinding of black pepper. Serve this the same day as you make it so that the cabbage remains crispy.
Jameson and Ginger
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Ginger Ale of choice
lime wedges
Put some ice in a glass (short or tall, your choice). Pour over a shot of Jameson and top with ginger ale. Use as mush soda as you like, I like just a splash, otherwise I find it too sweet. Squeeze over with a wedge of lime and drop it in the glass. Serve and enjoy.
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