Weber Gourmet Burger Seasoning

Weber Gourmet Burger Seasoning

I don’t grill burgers without this stuff. Weber’s Gourmet Burger seasoning is one that I buy regularly instead of making it myself because I don’t see anything it needs to improve. I keep two shakers of this seasoning on hand at all times: one on my grilling shelf in the garage with my charcoal grill and one in the cabinet below my gas grill.

The three main players in this seasoning are garlic, onion, and peppers, which is the standard fare for most burger seasonings. Most cheaper seasonings use far too much salt as a cheap filler, resulting in an overly salty hamburger.

When I’m in a hurry and just need to pull some frozen Costco patties (which I highly recommend for their flavor, texture, and convenience) out of the freezer for a quick dinner, I hit them with this seasoning while they’re on the grill. The optimal time to season the patties is shortly after the juices start escaping through the top. Too early, and the seasoning can run off. Too late, and the salt and herbs won’t have time to absorb into the meat.

If I’m making my own patties, I will knead it right into the meat and refrigerate the patties for several hours before grilling. Incorporating the seasoning into the meat in this way adds a surprising amount of depth to the flavor that you can’t obtain by seasoning the outside of the patties alone.

Weber has done more than any other company to bring grilling and smoking into the mainstream, and I’m a huge fan of their grills and smokers. Their commitment to quality and mastering the fundamentals of the art of barbecue extends to their accessories and seasonings.