I believe that after watching the fifth season of Bob’s Burger’s “Best Burger,” every food enthusiast put a black garlic burger on their bucket list. Heck, I went to the grocery store the following day to find black garlic so I could make one for myself.
After years of creating specialty burgers, I’ve finally perfected the BEST Bob’s Black Garlic Burger recipe (the show doesn’t really go into detail on this one). If you also want to know what it tastes like, keep reading for the step-by-step directions.
The show is one of our go-to “easy” tv shows. You know, one you watch late at night or on the background when you’re feeling under the weather? I’ve been recreating burgers from the show for years. I believe that Bob’s Burgers’ black garlic burger recipe is among his best—and he makes a lot!
Kara did purchase me the Bobs Burgers Recipe Book some time ago, and while some of the recipes are excellent, others are just ok. It’s great for getting inspiration for new burger recipes, but I had to try a lot of the recipes several times before I got them just right.
My homemade black garlic burger sauce, which is sweet, creamy, and somewhat relish-like, is a great addition to Bob’s Burger Black Garlic Burger recipe and is a popular choice among TV show fans. ).
Yo, fellow Bob’s Burgers fans and turkey enthusiasts! Get ready to have your taste buds blown away with the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey recipe, inspired by the legendary “My Neighbor, Turkeyo” episode This ain’t your grandma’s dry, boring bird, folks This is a flavor explosion, a culinary masterpiece that’ll make you say, “Oh, my God, this is amazing!” just like Tina Belcher.
The Secret Weapon: The Absinthe-Infused Brine
Remember how Bob got a little tipsy on absinthe and ended up creating a magical Thanksgiving turkey? Well we’re taking that inspiration and running with it. Our secret weapon is an absinthe-infused brine that adds a unique anise-flavored depth to the turkey. Don’t worry, you won’t be seeing any talking turkeys, but you will be experiencing a flavor sensation like no other.
The Ingredients: A Symphony of Deliciousness
Here’s what you’ll need to create this culinary masterpiece:
For the Brine:
- 13-14 lb whole turkey, excess skin trimmed, and neck and giblets removed.
- 2 gallons of canola oil
- 1/2 gallon unsalted vegetable stock
- 2 large sprigs rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- handful fresh thyme sprigs
- 7 leaves fresh sage
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tb black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 cups Herbsaint (or substitute with cranberry juice for a non-alcoholic option)
- 60 fluid oz cranberry juice
- 1 cup kosher salt
- peel of 2 oranges
- 2 Tb minced garlic
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- gallon of heavily iced water
For the Spice Rub:
- 2 Tb garlic powder
- 1 Tb onion powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tb salt
Equipment:
- Stock pot
- Brine bag or bucket
- Large cooler
- Ice packs
- Twine
- Heat resistant gloves
- Electric turkey fryer
The Process: A Culinary Adventure
Brining the Bird:
- Two nights before brining, bring a stockpot with all of the brine ingredients except for the ice water to a boil. Cover pot and turn off heat. Allow to cool and refrigerate overnight.
- About 12-13 hours before you want to cook, pour the brine and iced water into a brine bag. Put in the turkey, breast side down. Seal up the bag while pushing out air. Twist the excess part of the bag so that the turkey is completely submerged and tie with twine. Put the whole bag into a cooler with ice packs on top until about a hour before you plan to serve.
- Drain brine bag in the sink and rinse off turkey. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and then apply the spice rub to all parts of the skin. Tie the wings and legs to the body, and the ends of the drumsticks together with twine.
Deep-Frying the Turkey:
- Place the turkey spine side down into the fryer basket and tie a layer of twine across the top and through the holes of the basket to keep it from floating while cooking.
- Set up your turkey fryer outside with newspaper underneath to catch any dripping grease. Heat up the oil according to the fryer’s instructions (ours was at 400 degrees).
- Put on the heat resistant gloves and carefully put the fryer basket into the fryer. Cover the fryer if it has one and cook to the amount of time indicated for your fryer and size of bird (ours was 45 minutes).
Serving the Feast:
- When the turkey is ready to remove, remove the fryer basket while wearing gloves and set aside to cool. Cut the twine holding it to the basket and transfer to roasting pan to cut the rest of the twine and start carving.
- Serve and prepare to be amazed by the deliciousness that is Bob’s Burgers-inspired Thanksgiving turkey.
Tips and Tricks:
- Don’t have an electric turkey fryer? No worries! You can also roast the turkey in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- For a non-alcoholic option, substitute the Herbsaint with cranberry juice in the brine.
- Pair your turkey with a pinot noir or a tasty mulled apple cider for the ultimate Thanksgiving feast.
This Bob’s Burgers-inspired Thanksgiving turkey recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s packed with flavor, easy to follow, and guaranteed to make your Thanksgiving dinner a memorable one. So grab your ingredients, channel your inner Bob Belcher, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that’ll have everyone saying, “This is the best turkey I’ve ever had!”
Where Can I Buy Black Garlic?
Black garlic can be very difficult to locate at times. The episode’s scene where the kids search the town for black garlic is incredibly realistic. Just last month I called around to 4 different stores in San Francisco looking for black garlic. Here’s where you usually can find it.
- You local co-op
- Whole Foods
- H-Mart
- Farmer’s Markets
- Online at Amazon
Remind Me What Happens In The Bob’s Burgers Black Garlic Burger Episode?
Bob and Linda enter a local burger-making competition, with one of his rivals being Jimmy Pesto. Bob discovers halfway through the competition that he has forgotten his black garlic, which is somewhat crucial because he is attempting to prepare a recipe for black burgers.
After Gene ruins Bob’s black garlic at the restaurant, they have to run around to find fresh black garlic for Bob. They finally find some, rush to the competition and get it to him just in time. Even though Bob doesn’t win, a large number of people visit his restaurant to sample the burger.
There are a lot of black garlic burgers on the internet, but they don’t really explain how they’re made, so it’s up to interpretation. The black garlic burger recipe was meticulously tested to achieve optimal flavor, and although I don’t want to blow my own trumpet, I believe that if I had competed, this burger and black garlic sauce would have won first place.
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FAQ
What kind of meat does Bob’s burgers use?
What is Thanksgiving in a can Bob’s burgers?
How do you bind turkey burgers?
What is the name of the turkey in Bob’s burgers?
What is the best turkey burger recipe?
The Best Turkey Burger Recipe is a lighter way to indulge in classic American BBQ fare. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl and add the onion, mushrooms, ¼ cup barbecue sauce, and Cajun seasoning. Use clean hands to combine the mixture well.
How to make a healthy burger?
There are different ways to make a healthy burger. Traditional bread can be replaced by wholemeal bread or skillet bread rich in fiber or other similar preparations. The sauce used can be a homemade avocado sauce or beet hummus for example. Meat can be prepared at home with ground beef and natural seasonings or you can use shredded chicken breast or canned tuna. Lettuce, tomato and onion are also welcome and a healthy burger.
How do you cook a turkey burger?
We’ve included instructions for cooking your turkey burgers on the stovetop, in the oven, or on the grill. 1. Combine burger ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, egg and breadcrumbs. Using a fork, mix together—try not to mix it too much. 2.
How do you make a turkey burger spicy?
Make it Spicy: finely chop a jalapeño pepper and mix it in with the turkey in Step 1. Black and Bleu Turkey Burger: Mix in ¾ cup bleu cheese crumbles in with the ground turkey in Step 1. Brown onions in a skillet with butter and add to the top of the cooked turkey burger. Gluten Free: Substitute almond flour for bread crumbs.