Happy National Burger Day! What Makes The Perfect Burger?
Today is National Hamburger Day. Almost everybody loves a great burger. It as American as you can get.
What makes the “perfect” burger? According to a new survey the perfect burger includes American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a thick patty on a sesame seed bun. 46% of people surveyed said the “perfect” condiments are ketchup followed by 43% choosing mayo. 78% said that the toppings could make or break the burger.
AMERICA’S PERFECT BURGER WOULD INCLUDE . . .
- Protein: beef patty, preferably thick
- Bun: sesame seed bun (24%)
- Toppings: cheese (48%), preferably American (34%), bacon (36%) and lettuce (34%)
- Condiments: ketchup (46%) and mayo (43%)
- Sides: fries (70%), cut into potato wedges (14%)
WHAT STATES BELIEVE THEY’RE KNOWN FOR THEIR BURGERS?
- Alaska 83%
- Illinois 80%
- New York 76%
- Texas 74%
- Georgia 69%
- Florida 69%
- Connecticut 66%
- Oklahoma 65%
- California 65%
- Virginia 64%
According to Mental Floss, here’s the best burger joint in each state.
Whether you grill it up yourself or head to a great burger joint, enjoy National Burger Day! What is your favorite place to a get a burger that’s not on the list?
— Doug O’Brien
