Planning to make burgers this weekend? Level up your recipes by adding Lyles BBQ‘s homemade burger seasoning! Salt and pepper are just fine. Some people like it that way, plain and simple. Nothing extraordinary. But if you are looking for complex flavors that will impress everyone, you need more than those two basic seasonings. Trust me, the taste will be so much better.
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Properly seasoning your burger will keep the meat moist and juicy. Adding the spices before cooking will create a depth of flavors. Each bite will give you a burst of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. To make homemade burger seasoning, you need paprika, salt, pepper, brown sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. You may be surprised by the brown sugar, but surprisingly, it balances the flavor of the spices and caramelizes the outside of the meat. Give this recipe a try next time you make burgers.
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Easy Homemade Burger Seasoning Ingredients
- two tablespoons of paprika
- one tablespoon of salt
- one tablespoon of pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar
- one teaspoon of granulated garlic
- one teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
How to Make The Homemade Burger Seasoning
Step 1:
In a mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of paprika, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
Step 2:
You can now use the burger seasoning to make smash burgers, cheeseburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, or hamburgers. Sprinkle it on the top and bottom of each patty. Depending on how much you use it, it could last for 2 to 4 lbs of meat. If you are not using it immediately, you can store it in an airtight container.
The Best Homemade Burger Seasoning
