Cuban Hamburger Recipe (Frita Cubana)

[@BallisticBBQ]

The burgers with a big hit. The potatoes with the the onion really, really made these burgers!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I will do some more for you! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@BallisticBBQ]

There is a Cuban restaurant here that we can check out Dan. I saw these things on a show called, "Hamburger Land". Great show! I'm not sure if they have the burgers at the place down here. I guess they're really popular in Miami. We need to coordinate if you're gonna' make it down this way. I'm out of town the last week of June.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Angie! I really loved this one. The mojo had such a nice tang to it, and the crispy potatoes were killer!

[@Rambizzle454]

When I used lived in Miami I ate Cuban burgers everyday or so. yum! love the crunch of the shoestring potatoes and I love bacon and cheese on them!

[@BallisticBBQ]

It is worth it! You'll dig this one!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Another over the top burger recipe! Looks delicious Greg!

[@Anonymoose]

I always enjoy your burger videos. Never know for sure what direction they're heading, but it's always going to be good. This looks like a killer burger!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for the suggestion! I actually owned one a while back, and you're right. It works very good!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Chris!

[@momjack012]

WOW! That looks like one hell of a tasty burger! I bet the flavors and ingredients exploded in your mouth when you took that bite. I gotta try making this one sometime.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Charlie!

[@MissMNM64]

I make my mom's traditional Cuban fritas all the time. Let me tell you, I like how you gave it your own special touch. I will most def be trying your version. Thanks for sharing.

[@ManCaveMeals]

Greg, your mojo looks delicous! I made a thinner version of that stuff for cuban sandwiches a while back and that sour orange juice flavor comes steaming through... it's delicious! I had a cuban in a place in DC called Cuba Libre a while back and they served shoestring potatoes as a side along with plantain chips!

[@daymiquintana]

Well I'm cuban and we regularly add cheese and ketchup but your version just made my mouth water thanks for the vid :D

[@BallisticBBQ]

Gracias! Salute!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Rusty! I really enjoyed this one... My wife told me she wants me to put those potatoes all of her burgers!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Yeah! Great idea!!! Thank you!

[@getoutandgrill]

Another winner Greg! Awesome brother!

[@BustedstuffBBQ]

looks great, on the to do list now ...thanks for sharing

[@Scorpion11381]

Damn, damn, damn, thats a damn great burger! Every year theres a burger cook off for Fathers day where I live and I've been stock piling ideas for a winning burger. I think that a mojo mayo and fried shoe string potatoes is something relatable and nothing theyve ever seen around here. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@eddiecarlcalhoun]

Warm spring is here !!!!! time to BBQ.... AND THAT LOOKS GREAT!!!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! I was really happy with this one!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Boon! Cheers!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Rock'n the Animal Mojo! You're gonna' love Smashburger!!! They always create a sandwich geared to the location they're in. You would love the San Diego Burger. A lot of Mexican flavors going on. Can't wait to hear what they hook you guys up with.

[@SmokeyGoodness]

Whoa… (He said as he began to stagger slightly from the awesomeness) Never even seen anything like this out here in Coloraska. Maybe this summer we can find a good Cuban restaurant? That burger sounded as good as it looks!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! It was really good!

[@Ravengate100]

Love the Cuban flair to this burger. It looks like I will have to hunt down the ingredients, but it will be well worth it. Thanks

[@AussieAngeS]

Holy to lido that burger looks marvellous! Oh lord... Yumm Greg.

[@bossbb]

Looks great! I will add this to my to do list!

[@bowhunter2439]

I like a nice thin burger myself , nice touch with the crispy fries and those buns looked damn good too..... im all in on this one Greg....!!!

[@tubbymontana7090]

man I just cant stop watching these vids their so awesome.

[@michaellmikeyymike]

awesome Greg, loving the burger series.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Mike! Cheers brother!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

LOL! Thank you John! Cheers brother!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

No reason... Great idea though! Next time I will do that. That would really open up the spice!

[@maribelytony]

Delicious!!!

[@Spooklilly-Latina4Freedom]

I agree with those who say it has more Mexican flavor. I'm American, of Cuban heritage and love a burger. But I will choose a good Cuban frita every time. The chorizo gives it a delicious kick n the potato stix on top is the icing. Mexican flavor has indian influence, alot of corn and heat. Cuban food is more like Spanish with a hint of the tropics.

[@rootboycooks]

Ay ! es muy bueno!

[@guillermosproductions8915]

Nice job! they look and ( I am an American Cuban) sounds good. Making some tonight old school (Iam in Miami) with Chorizo.

[@toonyfatninjas]

man I love! the Cuban food here in Miami it's of the chart's! I don't think there's any competition here and i been around the world. I especially Love the Pork in mojito! that is mouth! watery! it's got a lemony tastes to it with some onions, garlic, pepper,salt and some of type of ingredients.

[@UnknownXV]

My stomach is growling.. why do I always watching cooking videos when I am starving. Man this looks delicious.

[@jamesgaul3544]

Five star out of five stars for the excellent quality of your videos. I was in the photography / video business for twenty years. Sadly, most of the videos on You Tube are so poorly done, that I was thinking you should do a video teaching how to make a good video- lighting, sound, content flow etc. Also, would you please tell me what brand is your grill and where can I buy one? Thanks

[@BallisticBBQ]

+James Gaul Thank you! Especially since this an a pretty old video. Yikes! I hate watching my older videos. My actual grill is a Weber Performer outfitted with a Craycort Cast Iron Grate. The flattop was made custom, but stand-by on that. I'm hoping to have a link within a month for folks interested in purchasing one.

[@29render]

+Ballistic BBQ ever get that link?

[@BallisticBBQ]

+29render Yes, it's up in the description box now, below the video "player". The link will take you to Craycort's site, where you will see the flattop. They also carry the cast iron grates.

[@greenilatina]

Haven't had a hamburger in 6 months....thanx for making me hungry *O*

[@panzerthecat]

could you please type out the recipes in your description, thank you

[@jaydee2407]

This is unrelated to the current video, but you did a review on the looftlighter thing and I couldn't help but feel a need to share a much more convenient and quick method using a device called an electric charcoal starter. it's like a long oval metal piece that plugs in and you stack your coals on. it gets the coals rockin quickly and evenly without having to hold it, you may want to give it a try if you haven't already, i love mine and would not dream of using anything else.

[@JenniferJLyman]

Can you provide us more cuban recipes? I found a few of them in my "paleoboo" (search on yahoo / google) collection. I was wondering if i could get more too. Really appreciate this one. Thanks

[@BallisticBBQ]

I'll check out ZippCast. You happy there? I slipped out with a Bitch'n a while back and it's turned into a battle cry! Take care Fred!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Greetings! Thanks for the sub!

[@F.A.A.F.0]

I saw your LaRue hat, and if you like LaRue then you must know what you're talking about. I'm gonna give this recipe a try. Thumbs up!

[@joshua5986]

I think you just opened a box of pandora with the Cuban community 😂😂😂 I’m also Cuban and indeed , that recipe is not your typical Cuban Frita recipe, but you did said it was your own take on the traditional👍🏻 And they do look really good👍🏻So to all my Fellows Cubans here ... give it a try before knocking it down.... Good Job Budy👏🏻🇺🇸🇨🇺

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Al. Yeah... Wasn't meant as an insult, but what can ya' do? Cheers!

[@MyWarriorWithin]

This is all me! Drooling...

[@stiltskino4009]

Mouthwatering!!! Like the onion smashing technique think thats what Ive been missing in mine... Also sucks how hard it is to find the perfect bread...

[@neurocosm]

Is this your supper before dinner? Hahaha... how did your friends like them? I love putting fried (or stick) on my burgers. ALSO - the technique of the oil/onions pressed into the burger is killer (did you say bitchin? LOL)! Fried onions always do something awesome to a flattop fried burger. AWESOME recipe for mole, and it seems simple enough to get those ingredients... KETCHUP! Brilliant, dude.

[@BurnYouInsane]

why not fry the cumin with the garlic? any reason?

[@gonzamusetti2598]

Great!! Thanks you!

[@DJKID777]

the whole thing is wrong this is not a Frita this is just a burger

[@BallisticBBQ]

God bless our troops... Especially our snipers! Cheers brother!

[@elvenmagejr1905]

What is Aleppo?

[@xtoman49]

great xplanation, love the mojo, but didn't like how you arrranged the buns. loved the fried plantain

[@BallisticBBQ]

Gotta' Grill Em All!

[@BigMeatSunday]

Looks pretty damn fine my friend! the Mojo had serious mo jo ... had to say that LMAO... Cheers brother, another Bitchen meal brother!

[@JenniferJLyman]

Thank you :)

[@xdsmastermia]

you killed it when adding the clove! delete clove

[@Lulunme]

OMG! :O I WANT THAT BURGERRRRR

[@MrAcc45]

Amen

[@kaygeeboi]

Damn! That is bitching! lol. I have a request. You should make some type of quesadilla on the grill, I would love to see it if you can.

[@seotenin]

No beer???

[@BallisticBBQ]

Gotta' represent the shooting community! Thank you!!

[@tikipfly]

can you please remake this as close to the authentic recipe as possible? PLEASE!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

There are more than one version of "authentic". Which version are you speaking of? [e-mail]

[@tikipfly]

the cuban version. lol... yours was great, but the flavors were more mexican. im sure originally it consists of chorizo and beef or pork blend with swiss cheese, avocado and a mojo. something along those lines. just my thoughts though, love the videos.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I will do a more Cuban version. There are many out there, so to choose from, so we'll see if you approve of the one I select. I found it on a Cuban recipe site, so hopefully they're keeping it legit.

[@joesquat2891]

i will grill them all

[@ihatekpeng]

The bread is everything. If you can't get Cuban bread rolls...forget about it, this is not a real frita.

[@michaelfernandez7953]

This is nothing to do with a Cuban Frita!!! Mojo is sour orange, oregano, cumin and garlic!! Frita is not a frita without Spanish style Chorizo and Paprika (Pimenton).

[@boonjackaify]

Yummo Dood

[@karpetech]

This has nothing to do with a Cuban Frita. Its looks like a nice burger cooked by a semi cool dude, but please don't fool yourself. It is Not a Cuban Frita and NO Its not Cuban Style either. Just cause you chuck some shoe string fries on a burger don't make it a Cuban Frita.

[@margotamaro5524]

POR FAVOR NO DESPRETIGIEN LA COCINA CUBANA. ESO NO ES FRITA CUBANA TAL VEZ EN CUALQUIER PARTE DEL MNDO MENOS EN CUBA.

[@DardanelleNews]

Thank you! I watched Mark Wein's in Miami FL eat a cuban hamburger. It made me search for the recipe & your's is bitchin'! I will try it for family. God bless you!!! Here is the Mark Wein's travel food video. Enjoy as I will enjoy your recipe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoaxnGuMp9mhgrc

[@AlexanderHansmeyer-195]

McCastros.

[@xdsmastermia]

this is NOT a frita by any means.

[@lindan8638]

Always use fresh garlic when you can.

[@latengocomoburro]

This is some sort of weird Mexican Burger (we Cubans do not have anything to do with Mexico or their food, we are extremely different) Thats no Frita and that is no Mojo. We do not use "Ancho Chile or any type of Chile, Cuban food is *NOT HOT* Mojo does not use tomato or anything red. It is just Sour orange and Garlic and some spices like cumin oregano, salt etc. The Frita however does not use any type of Mojo not ketchup mayo or anything else for that matter, Just tiny french fries. This just looks like a Frita but it is not even close to one. But thanks for the effort, just remember next time.... we are not Mexicans.

[@SupaDupaaFlyy]

latengocomoburro Nobody said Cubans are Mexicans...You're making it sound like its wrong to use Mexican influenced ingredients on a "Cuban" burger..You're right that Cuban cuisine and Mexican cuisine are very different. That doesn't mean you can have best of both worlds.

[@Dooshtv]

Lol hes confusing Mojo with Mojo Isleño haha thats why

[@Forevertrue]

On your side of the island they don't do hot, ON my side we like it hot.

[@lamalacabeza3557]

@@Forevertrue 90% of the island it doesn't like hot meals.

[@GeorgeDiazmarinedaddy45]

Me Cago En Diez "pero que esta pasando aqui conio" chile mexico cumin cuban your almost there

[@Cinema74]

In his defense, he did state it was "influenced" by the Cuban frita, but I agree with all the comments below...this is no frita. And it drives me crazy to see so much bread in a sandwich. You lost all the flavor. I just posted a way better, and shorter, FRITA VIDEO on my page.

[@mirita52]

Nope!! I’m Cuban and that’s no Cuban Frita!! Sorry!!

[@caridadsosa3899]

La frita cubana no lleva Comino solamente pimenton

[@BallisticBBQ]

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