Fresh Ingredients Make the Difference in Top Burger Chains
The key to a delicious burger lies in the quality of its patty. Frozen beef can lead to a lackluster eating experience due to ice crystals affecting the texture and flavor. That’s why these 10 burger chains prioritize freshness by serving never-frozen patties.
Wendy’s has been a pioneer in this approach since 1969, offering square-shaped patties made from fresh beef delivered multiple times a week to ensure top quality. Culver’s, known for its ButterBurgers, cooks each patty to order, resulting in a juicy and flavorful burger. Shake Shack uses 100% all-natural Angus beef that is freshly ground and cooked to order without any fillers or preservatives. Five Guys, a family-run joint, maintains a fresh-first philosophy by using hand-formed, fresh ground beef for their burgers.
In-N-Out Burger is transparent about its meat preparation, using fresh 100% USDA ground chuck without any fillers or preservatives. Smashburger’s fresh, never-frozen approach ensures that their patties hold up on the grill. Whataburger in Texas prides itself on using 100% fresh, never-frozen American beef delivered straight to the grill. Mooyah sources Certified Angus Beef and hand-forms their patties daily for a fresh burger experience. Elevation Burger takes it a step further by offering organic, grass-fed, and free-range beef for a premium burger option. Hopdoddy Burger Bar elevates the burger game with fresh, never-frozen beef patties.
The burgers are made in-house and hand-formed daily to ensure the highest quality. In addition to beef, they also offer options such as bison, lamb, and plant-based patties, all topped with gourmet ingredients and house-made sauces. To receive more fast-food stories, subscribe to our free newsletters. This article was originally featured on Cheapism.
