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cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: plain sandwich bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning blend

Homemade blends can be tailored for lower sodium.

Get lean brisket and have the butcher trim all the fat off.

Add pork fat to the brisket and fold it in.

Form the mixture into patties with a thumb dimple in the center.

Season both sides of the patties with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chili de arbol, and Aleppo chili.

Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet until hot.

Sear the patties in the hot oil until cooked.

Assemble the burger by spreading Creole aioli on both sides of the bun.

Layer the cooked burger patty on the bun, adding cheese if desired, and top with squash pickles.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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