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In Talk, History of the Theta Burger
I'm originally from Tulsa (now in OKC Metro) and the Theta is definitely an OKC thing. I've tried a Theta at Johnnie's a few times. I think it is an acquired taste. They are messy for sure but I'll get one every now and then.
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The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
I'm so glad you asked this question. This is a pet peeve of mine. I do not like getting a burger with the veggies between the cheese and the bun. This is the proper order (to me): Top bun, toasted, melted cheese, burger, pickles, onion thinly sliced, tomato, lettuce, mustard, bottom bun. Most often I do not add tomato, or lettuce. I really dislike mustard against the cheese. It gives a tang that is not tasty. When the veggies are on top of melted cheese it seems to be a much sloppier experience. If I opt for lettuce I prefer it shredded as it is easier to eat than a whole leaf of lettuce that sometimes makes everything slide around. I also prefer red onion.
In Talk, History of the Theta Burger
I'm originally from Tulsa (now in OKC Metro) and the Theta is definitely an OKC thing. I've tried a Theta at Johnnie's a few times. I think it is an acquired taste. They are messy for sure but I'll get one every now and then.
In Talk, History of the Theta Burger
If you've never tried a Theta Burger, next time you are in Tulsa go downtown and try one at Billy's On the Square. One of the best Theta's I've ever had. The combo of sweet bbq sauce with mayo, pickles, shredded cheddar and sesame bun is amazing. Put it over the top and add bacon. Billy's is also open in the new BOK Center Arena and was my dining experience for the Eagles and Dane Cook concerts.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
@ratbuddy: You're right. It does hijack the thing. But I'm such a sucker for HOT I fall for it most of the time. Bacon is a better treat.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
I take care of the pungent onion flavor by placing thinly sliced onion on the just-flipped burger, then placing the cheese on top to melt. By the time the meat is done, the onion has softened and mellowed.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
actually, hold the ketchup too ... too darn weird tasting for me, i have never been a fan of the stuff
my perfect burger is a chicken burger with lettuce, avocado, tomato, olive tapenade, and spicy stoneground mustard
or a bison burger with mustard, pickles, and lettuce
or a salmon burger with spicy mayo-free coleslaw and apricot jam .. mmmm
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
i have a mayo-phobia
that stuff is not allowed anywhere near my burger
sometimes i like a MAYO FREE spicy coleslaw on my burgers yum yum!
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
@chascates, don't you find the flavor of raw jalapenos takes over the burger? I really wish Five Guys would use the pickled ones, every time I've tried their (fresh) jalapenos, it just ends up making the predominant flavor 'burn.'
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
Hold the lettuce and tomato,they add absolutely nothing to a burger.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
I like my chopped red onions & fresh, non-pickled jalapeno slices on top of melting cheese. They're less likely to fall out of the burger that way. Any bacon should be at the very top. I like mayo on the top, especially with bacon, and spicy mustard on the bottom. Both buns griddled or toasted. And a little less than a 1/4 teaspoon of anchovy paste in the burger patty really makes a difference.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
Thanks to AHT I now put my mayo on the bottom bun. My order:
top bun
lettuce (optional)
tomato (optional)
cheese
patty
mayo
bottom bun
If no lettuce and tomato, I like pickles above the cheese.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
Bun, cheese, patty, bun. Sometimes raw onion above the cheese.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
this is my favorite blog/website. i personally love mustard (no ketchup) and pickles!!! and cheese.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
I absolutely hate a soggy bun, I will seriously stop eating a burger once the bun starts to feel wet, so I have to have my ketchup or BBQ sauce (the only wet things I put on my burger) on the patty with pickles and lettuce between it and the bun.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
Way too complicated and busy. Mine is...
Soft top bun, toasted
Dime size dab of ketchup or El Yucateco hot sauce
Melted cheese, preferably American
Burger
Soft bottom bun, toasted
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
almost the same as the picture except i place the onions on top of the cheese then tomato then lettuce but if the burger is good enough, all those veges get pulled off.
The Kitchn on How to Build a Better Burger
Toasted bun, mayo, burger, bacon, cheese, burger, bacon, cheese, mayo, pickles, toasted bun.
In Talk, History of the Theta Burger
I, too grew up in OKC and am now 66. Bob is correct about the Split T being the source of the Theta Burger. But, even better, was the "Cesar Salad" Burger (Cesar for short). It was the most incredible culinary delight that ever rolled down the front of your face - sometimes - literally. It was a mess to eat, but it was worth it. A blend of burger, lettuce, and their dressing made it wonderful. If anyone has figured out the actual blend of spices used on a Split T hamburger, please post it. "Johnnies" was just as good as the Split T until Johnnie sold it. Since then, it is only a shadow of it's former self (my humble opinion).
In Talk, History of the Theta Burger
Search no more! I was born and raised in OKC and am now 67 and living in Palm Springs, CA, but my youth and teen years centered around Theta Burgers from the Split-T. That is where it was born and am saddened to read it has closed. Afficianados debate-grilled or BBQ...I like both, but definitely the original Teta Burger is my ideal. I used to have my son stop by the airport on his way back to CA from visiting his mother, stop at the Split T, get 4 foil wrapped, put them in a thermal carrier and bring them to me in Los Angeles! They were that good!
In Talk, History of the Theta Burger
The Theta is the world's best hamburger. Don't every franchise it.
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I'm so glad you asked this question. This is a pet peeve of mine. I do not like getting a burger with the veggies between the cheese and the bun. This is the proper order (to me): Top bun, toasted, melted cheese, burger, pickles, onion thinly sliced, tomato, lettuce, mustard, bottom bun. Most often I do not add tomato, or lettuce. I really dislike mustard against the cheese. It gives a tang that is not tasty. When the veggies are on top of melted cheese it seems to be a much sloppier experience. If I opt for lettuce I prefer it shredded as it is easier to eat than a whole leaf of lettuce that sometimes makes everything slide around. I also prefer red onion.