Luther Burgers 2008

Last weekend we also made Luther Burgers. This is the very first time any of us have had a Luther Burger. Up until about 2 months ago, I didn't even know they existed, then my brother-in-law sent me the link to Wikipedia. Mike and Johnny like to make strange food on weekends they watch football and hockey, and Luther Burgers were on deck for this weekend.

What is a Luther Burger? If you check out the Wiki link you'll find that it is a bacon cheeseburger that is housed within the confines of a grilled glazed donut (used as the bun). Legend has it that it was one of Luther Vandross's favorite foods, hence the name. At first I thought it would be disgusting because I was picturing a traditional hamburger with all the condiments like ketchup, mustard, and pickles, along with the glazed donut bun. But in actuality, the burger is quite simple. Not condiments, just burger, cheddar cheese, bacon, and glazed donut. A true marriage of the savory and the sweet.

Shot of the grill. Donuts on the top rack getting some grill marks.
Stack o' donuts.

The finished product. Bacon cheeseburger with two halves of an original glazed Krispy Kreme donut as the bun.The look on Nic's face after his first bite....."surprisingly good"......

Heart attack waiting to happen....... a sweet, salty, tasty, heart attack.