Burger Building

[Twangzer Mike]

Does it really matter how a burger is built ? lettuce, pickle, tomato, onion, sauce on the bottom or top .... or the other way around ? or variations ? Is the experience/taste basically the same other than the presentation ? Anyone taken the exact same burger build and just reversed it ? Seen copycats of every which way and suspect that the cook is trying to be different just to stand out.

 

[Bury Me In Smoke]

Why in the world would it taste different if the LTO is on the bottom vs the top?

 

[Twangzer Mike]

Why in the world would it taste different if the LTO is on the bottom vs the top?

Beats me ..... why doesn't everyone build the burger the same ? maybe what you taste or experience at first bite ?

 

[NCGrimbo]

The only thing that matters is some sort of sauce on the buns to prevent/slow the juices from making the bread soggy. Everything else is just for flavor on your tongue.

 

[Charny]

An improperly constructed burger is subject to sudden structural failure and catastrophic collapse. That can cause serious hardship - such as having to drunkenly eat the remains off the floor, or worse.

 

[thirdeye]

I like a layer of mayo on the bottom bun, and if I use lettuce... it goes on next so that both protect the bottom bun from getting soggy. The rest of the assembly is pretty much free-style.

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

Also, the lettuce on the bottom vs the top just holds together better. The bacon goes on top of the cheese. Period.

 

[PitRow]

I always figured it didn't matter... until my 9 y/o told me the other day I put the ketchup on the wrong side of the hamburger.

 

[Charny]

I always figured it didn't matter... until my 9 y/o told me the other day I put the ketchup on the wrong side of the hamburger.

"Well then, flip it over!"

 

[Twangzer Mike]

I always figured it didn't matter... until my 9 y/o told me the other day I put the ketchup on the wrong side of the hamburger.

LOL .... What's the right side ?

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Dont like lettuce on my burger. Almost never use a bun anymore but when I do I like the tomato and Ketchup on the bottom and the cheese on top

 

[cayenne]

No lettuce or mayo for me....

I prefer ketchup, mustard, pickles and onions....as my base burger, please cheese, bacon, chili...etc.

But KMPO is my base I put on any burger (I will omit ketchup when chili is there)

 

[PitRow]

LOL .... What's the right side ?

Apparently both the tomatoes and ketchup (he only wants mayo, ketchup and tomatoes) go on the top. I put the tomato on top and ketchup on the bottom. Mayo on both buns.

 

[KC Smoke]

I'd argue that it does matter. Next time you're eating a sandwich or burger take a bite then flip it over. I think it can, not necessarily always, make a difference the way that the elements hit the palate.

 

[BackYardRob]

Well, I know the big chains actually research and study the order of their assembly based on the toppings, etc. Mainly for taste, which hits the tongue and when for best flavor, but also to help keep the sandwich together. I keep it in mind but not enough to make myself nuts over it. As long as there's a nice patty in there somewhere.

 

[Itsdone]

Why in the world would it taste different if the LTO is on the bottom vs the top?

I don't want to get technical, but it does affect taste. When building any sandwich, it all depends on what ingredient hits your tongue first, and last. Its all about layers. Ask any Chef worth a damn.

 

[Whisky]

I agree that it probably does matter, although I've never experimented with same toppings and different positions to compare.

Now, if I'm eating meat/cheese/crackers, the salted side of the cracker is always facing down so the salt hits the tongue. Cheese next, then meat on top. I like the texture of that order, and the cold meat on top.

 

[Itsdone]

I agree that it probably does matter, although I've never experimented with same toppings and different positions to compare.

Now, if I'm eating meat/cheese/crackers, the salted side of the cracker is always facing down so the salt hits the tongue. Cheese next, then meat on top. I like the texture of that order, and the cold meat on top.

When im making a toasted club sandwich, cheese on bottom, then bacon, then turkey, then second layer of toast, tomato, lettuce, then ham, then roast beef, and another slice of cheese.

 

[ssv3]

Probably for other foods/dishes but it doesn't matter on burgers! As long as you top it where it doesn't slip and fall apart on you. We're building a burger not a sky scraper in NY city.

 

[Al Czervik]

Ok… I’m going off the reservation here and suggesting no liquid condiments go on the burger at all. Cheese, tomato, bacon, lettuce, pickles, onions, dried crickets, etc all yes, but the mayo, mustard, ketchup, bbq sauce, sriracha, balut extract, etc all go in a wide bowl on the side into which the burger is dipped bite by bite as it’s being consumed. eep: