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Perfect Smash Burger & Thick Juicy Burger with Homemade Dill Pickles and Sauce
Recipe by Joshua Weissman Recipes
Two ultimate burger styles – an Oklahoma‑style smash burger and a thick, juicy steakhouse burger – served with crunchy homemade dill pickles and a creamy mustard‑mayo sauce. Includes step‑by‑step instructions, make‑ahead tips, and all the little details Joshua Weissman shares in his video.
MediumAmericanServes 4
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
38m
Prep
31m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 19m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$23.62
Per serving:$5.90
Critical Success Points
- • Boiling the brine and pouring it over cucumbers (step 1‑3).
- • Smashing the patties thin on a hot griddle (step 8).
- • Basting thick patties with butter and thyme for flavor (step 12).
Safety Warnings
- • Hot brine can cause severe burns – use heat‑proof gloves when handling the jar.
- • Mandolin blades are extremely sharp – use a guard and keep fingers away.
- • Butter can splatter on a hot pan – tilt the pan away from you when basting.
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