I won't go into the detail that DDD went into, but it was good. I like the Luger's idea. I may try that next time instead of A1. I did pretty much exactly what the recipe Surfah suggested with two small additions. I added crushed roasted garlic that comes in the bottle at the grocery store and a little bit Italian spices ground in.

I only grill over coals, so I used hickory coals and let each side cook for about 8 minutes open and about 4 minutes closed. About 25 total minutes. Thick patties, so it takes a little longer to get it cooked all the way through.

The one thing that surprised me is that there was very little dripping. I thought it would be a lot of flare ups on the grill, but it didn't happen. Very juicy and great flavor burger. I also had I added two slices of sharp cheddar to each patty also. Garnished with fresh from my parents garden, tomatoes, onions and lettuce.

I will be doing this again soon. Very good burger.

I LOOOVE In-N-Out.

I lived in California for two summers, and ate as many as I could.

Animal fries, wow

Made this with avocado and blue cheese last night. Good stuff. The mixture's a little sausage-heavy for my taste so I might cut that back a little next time, but good idea nonetheless.

Question for DDD/Surfah/whomever: Adding the egg is a new idea for me. Do you always do this? What kinds of other ideas for a good burger mix do you have? Say you don't have sausage on hand.

Since I moved here, In n Out has turned me into a fastfood snob. I can't tell you the last time I ate a burger from another fastfood joint. It just doesn't happen anymore.

I miss In N Out. Back when I was able to eat beef, the perfect meal was ordering two "double meat protein animal style" burgers. Without the bun, you're able to taste all of the meaty goodness, and the extra lettuce makes everything more fresh.

Can't wait until I can eat cow again.

Did you convert to Hinduism or something?

No, no, I love beef just like most Mormons. I'm on a special diet, on orders from my Chinese doctor. In terms of meats right now, just pig. Think of it as my own personal word of wisdom.