What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One?

Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota!

I shared this a few weeks ago on my food blog but decided to give “Juicy Lucy” one more taste!

First, what is a “Juicy Lucy” and where did it come from?

“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL JUCY LUCY!”

That’s what Matt’s Bar & Grill, now a Minneapolis landmark, proclaims proudly! Matt’s began in 1954 as a neighborhood burger eatery – and fate steppe3d in shortly after they opened

Founder Matt Bristol says the “Jucy Lucy” was created when a local customer asked for two hamburger patties with a slice of cheese in the middle – and a legend was born!

So naturally, I had to make one – and thanks to Goldbelly, I was able to have some shipped to me – let’s see what happened next!

Here’s what you get in the package: a bun for the end result, some pickles, a nice pack of seasonings, and the “Juicy Lucy” burger patty…which is actually something a bit different – check this out:

Yes, the cheddar cheese is inside the two patties, which are sealed tight to keep it inside as you cook it on the stove…

I turned it once after ten minutes and then added the seasoning salt and it cooks up with that delicious sound we’ve all come to love…

The shipment included a bun, some pickles and seasoning salt, and I added raw onion slices and Japanese “kewpie” mayo! After twenty minutes, here’s the finished result!

I made this burger on two separate occasions, and both times the burger was a bit raw, which I like, and the cheese was melty but not oozing too much…a bit more slow cooking would have done even better – but it was delicious regardless!

As some of you know, I have been making short videos showing the entire process and did so again here…enjoy the making of a juicy Lucy – plus my taste test here:

I am a fan of unique burgers, whether I make them at home or try them at restaurants…here are a few examples of both: first, check out the “Squeeze With Cheese” here:

I love a great burger, especially when there is a unique method of preparation, like this one I found in Hackensack New Jersey:

This is the White Manna Burger – and the secret is this: on a flat-top grill they SLOOOOOOWLY cook the meat – covered with raw sliced onion! 

When they flip them, the onions are caramelized underneath – take a look:

You can see more of this classic burger stand and their unique cooking method by click on my story here:

These are links to my website “Bite! Eat! Repeat!” where I share recipes and other food adventures – but if you aren’t hungry right now, maybe you just want to watch the sun set:

Re-watching this incredible sunset from the Greek island of Santorini is just the thing after a long day at work – it’s a terrific place to explore and take incredible photos like these:

We watched this our entire time on the island, as these iconic poses are part of what makes Santorini so magical – get a closer look here:

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