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Chain Reaction: Cook-Out in North Carolina

Ever been to a Cook-Out? Not just a backyard barbecue; a chain restaurant that's called "Cook-Out" and serves a menu just like it sounds. The Greensboro location of this North Carolina-based chain has a drive thru on both sides of the building. For those who are motor-less, they also offer a walk-up. But there's nowhere inside to go; it's called Cook-Out for a reason.

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24 Comments | Posted by John M. Edwards, May 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Tagged: chain restaurants, Cook-Out, Fast Food, North Carolina

Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger

Before you fire up the grill for one last summer cookout, check out these ten steps to the perfect burger from the blog Al Dente. The takeaways? Weigh your patties to ensure even portions (and therefore even cooking time), don't be afraid to salt, and follow what we'll call the 3-2-1 rule: Grill for three minutes on the first side, two minutes on the flip, add cheese, and cook for one minute more. Any more tips for grilling the perfect burger?...

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14 Comments | Posted by Carey Jones, August 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: burgers, cheeseburgers, cookout, grilling, hamburgers, tips