How A Michelin-Starred Chef Makes The Perfect Burger

Chef April Bloomfield - of The Spotted Pig and The Breslin fame - has a brand new spot opening up in New York’s Midtown this week. It’s called Salvation Burger, and The Meat Show Nick Solares got to go behind the scenes to see how it’s namesake menu item comes together.
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[@kyungbc]

Nick Solares Drinking Game: Nick describes a dish as being "primal", "elemental", or "iconic" - Take a shot Nick brings up the Maillard reaction - Take a shot Nick brings up ketchup - Finish your drink Nick talks about his childhood - Keep drinking until he finishes his masturbatory reverie

[@eater]

+Kyung Choi hahahahhahahaha. We love this. Thanks.

[@cpunching]

+Kyung Choi Well that's sure way to commit suicide.

[@CartyCantDance]

Hahahaha as much as I like the guy, this is too good.

[@redgrail1]

+Kyung Choi This is too good, have 1 internet point on me!

[@jbbbbbbbb]

+Kyung Choi Brilliant

[@CountryBoy109945]

The sexual tension between Nick and that cooler full of dry aged beef is insane. In the best possible way of course

[@danielashjazadeh6165]

The platonic ideal of sexual tension

[@CountryBoy109945]

@@danielashjazadeh6165 ethereal

[@ermonski]

@@CountryBoy109945 very profound

[@a1exthegenius]

It's not a Nick Solares video without a reference to the Maillard Reaction

[@Birkirrey]

+a1exthegenius Came here to say that

[@kleinle522]

"It's RAW!" -Gordon Ramsey

[@knfbnny]

"that burger is fucking raw you DONKEY!" -- Gordon Ramsey 2016

[@HellstromGR]

+knfbnny its so raw a whelshman is still shagging it

[@jordan7303]

nah dude, its made with choice cut meats, so its cooked medium rare, much like how you would do a steak.

[@thekweewee]

Jordan It was a joke, I suppose you've never watched Gordon Ramsey

[@ge2719]

except it's been minced, so eating raw minced meat is nothing like eating a steak and would be like eating cold meat mush.

[@Nightspyz1]

the hipster is strong with this one

[@anasrida3454]

Nightspyz1 the sjw is strong with this one

[@Trump-gj5cb]

Would they spit in my burger if I were to wear my favorite hat here?

[@DanielBMr-SundaySauce]

Nice. The Perfect BURGER ! www.amazon.com/Badass-Cookbook-Recipes-Eaters-Kitchen/dp/151715796X .

[@markyochoa]

It's funny because all the other episodes where he's wearing his glasses and a suite every one calls him the opposite.

[@traww9537]

Trump 2020 oh yess they would

[@Silentknight052]

had this yesterday yes it's amazing their classic was ok best looking burger I ever seen though

[@soccerlovin1]

You got a beefy flavor from the burger? Wow...

[@TheDarwiniser]

seems like thats all you decided to zoom in on, from everything he said. care to add something, rather than just try and take away from the clip?

[@milesjordan239]

tbf, a lot of burgers in the UK taste like sausage meat :/

[@Fractoman]

Probably because they're made with pork.

[@milesjordan239]

yeah, you get really bad quality burger meat in the UK. Legally they can't even cook them medium rare.

[@wreck_ignition7847]

That's not as simple of a statement as you make it to out to be. Would you say that a burger from McDonald's tastes beefy? It literally is entirely beef. The quality of meat is so poor, they have to cover the taste with pepper. Beefy = sirloin/rib/chuck/ delicious cowness. You are welcome.

[@AnthonyH1989]

Wow. How do you keep the patty so perfectly sized throughout cooking

[@corystansbury]

I usually watch these and think, "Looks good, but meh...I do this at home." I watched this and was totally on-board. There is a place in Pittsburgh called Tessaro's that does a daily-butchered/wood-cooked burger. It's the best I've ever had. This looks to be even a step above that.

[@MisterVish]

I'll have to try that when I get back home!

[@FSXNOOB]

And still, i'm soo used and in love with the regular big tasty burger that i would always prefer that..

[@morals57]

Truly passionate and professional about their craft. Can't wait to try them out!

[@joelove3548]

Go on April! Doing us Brits proud

[@demetripapadatos2215]

This place caught on fire after this was up loaded

[@eater]

Yes it did, a fire broke a few weeks after we shot there. It did extensive damage to the kitchen, and it's currently still closed.

[@TheEdconn]

Thats what happens when you wear brand new Motorhead T shirts - the place gets burnt to the ground....all in the name of bad taste and no hope with a side order of trying too hard.

[@say-cred]

Wow, way to be a douchebag.

[@BurningBeard22]

Mad online.

[@flameout12345]

They're permanently closed

[@eater]

Yes, unfortunately their last service was about a week ago.

[@juanlopes1695]

flameout12345 expensive pretentious raw burger, that's what happens

[@Divine_R]

Juan Lopes It seemed like the opposite of raw, actually..

[@johnselwitz5362]

flameout12345 good

[@stopdropandroll]

@mr big unlike steaks, burgers are way better when its well

[@mattclark8746]

Holy crap! April is everywhere. She inspired me to make my 1st scotch egg, which I regret, cuz I crave those little beauties all the time now.

[@stevenwintersnight1036]

I think the lesbian energy in the establishment really adds to the flavor of the meat...

[@NimbleJack3]

Nobody cares about your perception of "lesbian energy", mr neckbeard.

[@stevenwintersnight1036]

You sure told me.... Now I'll tell you.... Fuck you. :)

[@fredericocolon224]

lmfao

[@lukem6667]

Fkn lol

[@stevenwintersnight1036]

my balls your chin.

[@DS_Foodtime]

is the patty frozen, befor it gets on the grill?

[@danboiiaxyb1942]

You go girl id love to be at the stage you are keep up the brilliant work

[@HanSoloxcs]

Love this guy's accent and personality...great host

[@Addfrwn2]

0:43 Peter Pan is a fantastic butcher. I never would've guessed. I think the reason he keeps his youth is because he eats the hearts and absorbs the animals life energy.

[@callumshotmail]

Do I need a Tumblr account to apply here?

[@RSRatornra]

+chicken livers hahahahahhaa i was just thinkin, is it fuckin legal to only have female employees? Sure its called 5 guys burger and fries, but i know hella chicks that work there

[@chickensodelicious]

+William Collier does it really matter? As long as the burgers are good, who cares who she hires?

[@user-cg9oi5ug4d]

😂 was thinking the same 😂 no wonder they serve burgers

[@ge2719]

do all lesbians have tumblr accounts now or something?

[@iJamie8467x]

chicken livers Yes, also Hey, i too troll FoodReviewUK

[@BrownBearCity]

April seems like the nicest person. Everyone should check out the mind of the chef on netflix.

[@nightwatchrenband]

Excellent approach. I would go with sourdough bun/bread to add just a touch of sour.

[@brianbowersox8392]

Today I saw a dead cat on the side of the road and later, a dead bird in front of me as I was walking. I felt bad. I thought, "All life is precious" and considered turning vegetarian. Then I watched this video and thought, "That cat would have eaten that bird, and I must eat this burger."

[@JeffTygart]

+Brian Bowersox Haha your right all life is precious but there isn't anything wrong with eating meat God put animals here for us.

[@mrmadmaxiytdabbrrrplo3481]

I went there and I think it was very overrated tbh

[@whiptwins]

+xgooglex 25 dollars for a burger? Fuck that I'd rather make it myself and get a better end product

[@Dirtylickins2]

Thats because burgers are pretty med/low quality eating.

[@1013VS]

Agree, looks overrated.

[@chrishall2594]

+Dirtylickins2 nah burgers done right are the queen of beef. only regular steaks have kingship.

[@jefftragheit]

It doesn't look that great, for what it is. The burger itself looks like a prop. It's too uniform. There's a burger place in NH, that made the best burger I've ever had... for $10. Fresh, locally sourced beef. Local Cheese. And, Because 'Merica, it was between two Grilled cheese Sandwiches.

[@greensmithfootball10]

That burger looks awesome I'd definitely try that in a heartbeat

[@assylyacine1778]

Great host. LOVE the Motorhead T-Shirt. LOVE steak. Good stuff.

[@caminuyu]

The Salvation Burger is now permanently closed, if anyone wanted to know

[@Meme.Machine]

I kinda need to know the price of that burger.

[@Meme.Machine]

+Josh L That's pretty good.

[@TheSubtleamuzement]

+Chongo Power I had a burger that was $20 at 1883 in Monterey, CA and it was worth every bite.

[@ShanTsung]

Have you paid your dues Jack?

[@SilentArc]

+Brandon Marshall fuck that shit. Tell me how you became immortal

[@alternativeharvey7]

@@SilentArc awesome!!!!

[@macklee6837]

God, every time I watch this guy he makes me want to eat a cheeseburger.

[@johnbasher9197]

Where I live we have these restaurants called White Castle with similar burgers. They're probably not as good as these but I like they're small size.

[@Bobany]

Guys what happened with the audio, its high on some parts, low on others.

[@xdxdsheep]

The amount of salt she put on the patty is insane

[@KPnDC]

Go into any chef's kitchen and notice how much butter and salt they use. It makes the food taste amazing, but it's alarming.

[@shaunmcgregor2653]

+xgooglex it's easy to make good tasting food if you completely disregard your health

[@27ph]

www.scientificamerican.com/article/its-time-to-end-the-war-on-salt/

[@robinhooduk8255]

to be fair look at the thickness of patty.

[@AutoAbsolute]

I asked a chef how he got the mash so good and he said they use 50/50 butter and potato - I nearly threw up!

[@uruzchubun8081]

"Oh my gosh! ... Okay..... Wow!" Most common reaction people have to new foods.

[@user-je7ef3oz9z]

Hi guys!! I`d like to know about white cube when they put into caramelized onion.

[@eater]

That was Taleggio cheese

[@betaomega04]

For me, cheese and onions are the only things you need on a well-seasoned burger.

[@supergangsterish1234]

STOP CALLING A BURGER PRIMAL

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

Primal, primal, primal, primal

[@Erick-gx8qu]

Primal,primal,primal,primal,primal

[@tarapapi]

I think the word he wanted to use was 'Primitive' its like a burger you'd see form the flintstones

[@ShadowHoang]

I love large burgers. so good.

[@deeveeuhs]

What season of Portlandia is this on?

[@TheEdconn]

You gotta recognise the good taste of a man who wears a Motorhead t shirt brand new and out of the packet - so swish!!

[@chefmike9945]

April's a brilliant chef. Enough said.

[@eater]

+chef mike agreed. though that would have made a very short video. Also, what's up Chef Mike! We see you in these comments every week. Thanks for watching. - pb

[@francoisleroux3553]

In South Africa 🇿🇦 We call this type of meat grilling a "Braai" over open wood coals and a beer on the side! Our typical Wednesday and Saturday shenanigans...🔥

[@eliasqueen4020]

What’s up braai?

[@LittIeRoo]

motorhead shirt? burgers? you earned yourself a subscriber :)

[@kirillschtranin4769]

that bun is raw!!!

[@InvestOrama]

Is professional carnivore a job? How do I apply?

[@eater]

+the plate Unfortunately we currently aren't taking any applicants. Thanks for watching!

[@shinobi7en]

+Eater Wow great sense of humour.

[@Dan-uo6vi]

+the plate You can easily be more professional than he is by starting your own.

[@Gourmet_Goon80]

the plate that dude will die from gout. Have fun with that job!

[@Silentknight052]

Had this amazing their fish was amazing as well to bad it's closed down now

[@MasterMoose04]

How do you make a burger in that perfect if a shape? Is there a tool or technique?

[@Blinsten]

10 years of knowledge to create that burger? i can make a better one with that beef

[@arniecalang4583]

+BurgerPrince oh you!

[@spinLOL533]

It cost more cause feminist lesbians are making it and they're demanding a higher wage

[@moveaxebx]

hahaha

[@Raachen]

+Luke Dawson you don't need Michelin stars to make a good burger... Michelin stars are for haute cuisine, but burgers are simple food, so keep it simple. But not like that!?

[@linusmlgtips2123]

Raachen idiot

[@helloasroma]

This place is heaven for lesbians.

[@firecrakka]

Substituting their lack of meat intake.

[@froseo9]

hahaha bruh

[@martinnielsen6787]

They are all licking that meat...

[@ryanpeters801]

Worst part? Not vegan! 😅

[@W.Vanderbilt]

Grow up you simpleton

[@user-jo8vc9kh3g]

Awww what amazing burger!

[@kristoffer16]

Looks to me that meat is grinded to fine. A perfect dimension is 6-8mm. Also importent is to semi freeze the meat before its grinded to prevent the fat melt. The patty seems to have been worked with to much, looks compact

[@chrishall2594]

pre bid prediction: pretentious, unnecessary, overly complicated, "freshest highest quality ingredients, all made in house, med rare..."

[@chrishall2594]

*pre vid

[@nalkmim]

Nick, you forgot the ketchup bro... smh

[@shooty.deluxe]

+N. Alkmim He didn´t forget the ketchup. You don´t put ketchup on a burger of this quality you f'ing troglodite.

[@alexyeung9829]

+Shooty Deluxe Why not? the burger would taste better if there's a lil ketchup

[@scorchedcore4357]

Not ketchup they use toe jam

[@Ash_Wen-li]

+Alex Yong Might as well use a better condiment if you're eating quality meat.

[@ItsSomeDeadGuy]

+N. Alkmim Please be joking

[@thesauce4181]

i approve of this fair treatment of burgers, keep it up

[@waynelawson1235]

That man can sure make a burger!

[@mattchow5326]

I didn't know burgers have a beefy flavor. The more you know.

[@ddamyanov]

At 3:50 he says "I'm impressed", but there is an untouched burger in front of him. Did he record in advance what he would say?

[@eater]

We shot with more than one burger that day

[@MrWIbackpacker]

She had two on during the cooking portion of the video.

[@ddamyanov]

Eater Understood, thanks

[@ddamyanov]

MrWIbackpacker Yeah, looks that way. Thanks.

[@jamesdaniel1987]

This place is no longer open...was planning to have a burger here but was saddened that they shut down

[@DoctahBeats]

Did she freeze the meat after she made it into a patty? It looks quite stiff when she's salting it and freezing beef is kinda a rookie move considering how much it effects the taste and texture after thawing. Or maybe it's flash-frozen? I am confused.

[@IHATEBADMUSIC1000]

They should have called the restaurant "Lesbian Burger"

[@IHATEBADMUSIC1000]

just call me daddy

[@skillmaster9116]

ILikeYourSuit are u triggered m8?

[@ILikeYourSuit]

No, I am not retarded though.

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

Daddy, why you no call me any more? :(

[@stephenunderwood1315]

Alex Tsimiklis lesburger

[@shookstylez]

I went there last summer. I rather eat an In N out double double animal style. This is a hugely overated burger

[@forteastro6996]

I got sick of that place since I ate there 2x/week for half a year... eh...

[@johnwesson2759]

Does it taste good? How much is the burger?

[@flemminganderson7121]

In N Out is extremely cheap, but good tasting food. A number one(double-double, drink, and fries) is five dollars. Everything is SUPER fresh

[@Bluemilk92]

Dude, when I heard they were opening an In-N-Out down the street from me I felt a really intense, genuine, deep down sort of joy that was bizarre in its intensity even in the moment. It was so weird, but no more driving across town for a Double-double. I'm seriously counting the days till they open, I am **so** absurdly excited I feel like I'm 4 years old on Christmas Eve.

[@TardRepellent]

+Bluemilk92 lol I would feel the exact same way. unfortunately I'm on the east coast. I hear nothing but good things about them and the pictures I've seen are mouthwatering.

[@swapshinde430]

AWESOME!!!

[@meliai0]

Once again, I'm only here for the comments. You guys crack me up.

[@divyjain123456]

ITS FUCKING RAW !!!!!

[@jgizzy]

It's fresh butchered steak burger -- it *can be rare" unlike with regular ground hamburger.

[@roosterchains]

It is dry aged beef. It better be fucking rare...

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

you donkey

[@fiatvoluntastua9183]

This week on The Meat Show: “Count the Lesbians”

[@Kamyuyon]

3:34 whats the white stuff she mixes in? I can understand it properbly. Is it cheese?

[@eater]

+Kamyuyon It's taleggio cheese and caramelized onions. Thanks for watching!

[@rousseau327]

Apparently according to the comments section, everyone else but Nick knows how to be a proper show host

[@Radiuhh]

I don't think I've seen so many lesbians in my life

[@Drumcomedy]

Sounds pretty great to me rofl. Like a feminazi-fest.

[@OnchainBureau]

u nOT watch pr0n?

[@Sandemose]

Wait, those guys were lesbians?

[@Grislythrone]

glad i wasnt the only one thinking that LOL under job description says : must be a lesbian

[@47LG]

yungSTASIS long live steelo

[@TedBarrera]

Call me crazy, but why do I feel like an In n Out burger would be more satisfying than that?

[@stareater1870]

Ted Barrera Never been there before and I agree.

[@ZKZ123]

A good name for this joint should be Les~burger! But that may be too real for some. Tried it several times, this place is awesome!

[@TheManWithSand]

What was it she used for the onions?

[@cartooncritic4107]

crabby patty

[@fenggula7890]

Are people hating on this place because the chef is a lesbian? Sensitive world.

[@mayordoctor3961]

did you get a chance to try her classic cheeseburger ive seen on other channels? seems more your stiyle

[@perjohansson4240]

What´s the patty made of?

[@terrybb9413]

There's only one place with more hipsters in a kitchen than Salvation Burger....................................Momofoku

[@darrellwetzeljr.1886]

I'm not going to lie.. That fly fucked me up, glad I didn't swat the sum bitch and break my screen

[@stareater1870]

Darrell Wetzel jr. I didn't even see the damn thing until you mentioned it, and was still kind of surprised.

[@kevinobrien7152]

my boy dives into this shit like an olympic burger like chill my dude its just a burger

[@Lechwizki]

how much does it cost?

[@hnxssss]

Anyone knows how much is it

[@JernauMoratGurgeh]

I love you Nick

[@kwunyurn]

can't spell butcher without butch.

[@raiden490]

ctfu XDDD cant even

[@mdhughes78]

@@raiden490 😂🤣😂 Good one

[@Jesus_Broski]

I so badly want a burger right now!!!

[@kennykwong1028]

Bring him back. Bring this series back.

[@TheJinroKing]

Lesbian Salvation Burgers

[@rainysunday6186]

Yep, looks it . . . .

[@TheMayorChi35]

TheJinroKing lol

[@si_quest]

In my opinion the patty is too thick and compact. I like mine crumbly, you should be able to tear it apart easy.

[@DS_Foodtime]

are the pattys frozen??

[@jham2015]

Making a burger out of the loin!? I'm going to cry.

[@firecrakka]

Lesbians playing with meat.... Freud would have a field day.

[@TheSurviver2]

Lol

[@deerlord2363]

Damn, that's a good one, LOL!

[@jorgeenchilada]

how do you even find two female butchers? two LESBIAN butchers? two HIPSTER FEMALE LESBIAN butchers? somebody had to have thrown this together as a joke, I've literally never seen someone that hipster as a butcher, it's always old white dudes

[@fernandowong371]

The butchers sure are butch lol.

[@carsiwarsi]

Man that's the prettiest Butcher I've ever seen!

[@akdlzmfakxls6256]

Did they mention the type of grind on the burger?

[@TroutFink]

They serve this burger on an old shag carpet. They call it the Carpet Muncher.

[@lukewithann7256]

is that salt she puts on the burgers? seems like a lot

[@ostbiti]

Well the beef is so thick that adding a good layer of salt on the outside goes a long way to flavor the entire thing. Without heavy salting the burger would be kinda bland. Plus it is probably not table salt but rather kosher salt so it's not quite as "salty" as you might think.

[@TheDarwiniser]

consider the volume to salt ratio, and that during cooking a percentage simply falls off in juices rendering into the flame. its not an everyday burger, eat your baked salmon and salad in between days?

[@andyp90210]

Dude, that's exactly what I was thinking! Jeez that's a lot!!

[@thatdudebro]

"the crunch from the maillard reaction" how do i cringe and facepalm at the same time ?

[@GetEmbarressed]

Has this man never toasted burger buns before?

[@SantiagoRaga1975]

I'd rather have a double double animal style.

[@stareater1870]

SantiagoRaga1975 I've never been to In N Out and and I'd rather have that than have this.

[@godsarsehole]

This guys commentary is so mediocre

[@robin3]

as is the burger.

[@rayward9265]

What was the cheese-looking cubes she mixed into the caramelized onions? I tried listening several times, but couldn't pick up what she said.

[@BossByDayz]

I love the word "flavor"