A Louie's Lunch Burger

I'm originally from Connecticut, and for years I've tried to make burgers - just the way they make them at Louie's Lunch in New Haven. Here's what I've come up with.

1. Use GROUND CHUCK, form into uniform 1/4 lb patties and then salt and pepper each patty.
2. Cut uniform slices of "white onion" for each of the patties.
3. Grill the patties on a portable gas grill (without any coals or brickettes).
4. Toast PEPPERIDGE FARM WHITE BREAD - 2 for each burger and slather a generous portion of KRAFT CHEEZE WIZ on each slice of toast.
5. After turning the burgers on the grill (only once) place the slice of onion on each burger and grill until medium rare.
6. Slice tomatoes for each burger.
7. Assemble the burger and slice diagonally - DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT USING KETCHUP!

If you've enjoyed a famous burger from Louie's Lunch in New Haven, I think you'll find that this is a pretty darn close in taste! Enjoy

=Paul

I suspect that the quality of the ground beef is a component of the Louis' experience.

I'm in Northampton today and flying out of Hartford tomorrow at noon. I was thinking of making a trip to see a client in New Haven. Thinking of Louis' might put me over the edge ... but then again, there are sure plenty of good options up here. huhhmm ???

As long as you're in the area... you could also try the Glenwood Drive In on Whitney Ave in Hamden (Mt. Carmel area). Their hot dogs, burgers, clams and lobster rolls are awesome!

=Paul

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Originally posted by pkuczynski

As long as you're in the area... you could also try the Glenwood Drive In on Whitney Ave in Hamden (Mt. Carmel area). Their hot dogs, burgers, clams and lobster rolls are awesome!

=Paul

I ate there last week, it is one of the best. Same with the Yankee Doodle by Yale. So little time, so much food.

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Originally posted by pkuczynski

I'm originally from Connecticut, and for years I've tried to make burgers - just the way they make them at Louie's Lunch in New Haven. Here's what I've come up with.

1. Use GROUND CHUCK, form into uniform 1/4 lb patties and then salt and pepper each patty.
2. Cut uniform slices of "white onion" for each of the patties.
3. Grill the patties on a portable gas grill (without any coals or brickettes).
4. Toast PEPPERIDGE FARM WHITE BREAD - 2 for each burger and slather a generous portion of KRAFT CHEEZE WIZ on each slice of toast.
5. After turning the burgers on the grill (only once) place the slice of onion on each burger and grill until medium rare.
6. Slice tomatoes for each burger.
7. Assemble the burger and slice diagonally - DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT USING KETCHUP!

If you've enjoyed a famous burger from Louie's Lunch in New Haven, I think you'll find that this is a pretty darn close in taste! Enjoy

=Paul

I grew up eating at Louis' Lunch and I cannot understand why anyone would want to recreate one of its hamburgers, unless for the sake of nostalgia. Now the steak sandwiches at Louis' are another story.

I live in Florida... I only get to New Haven maybe once every two years... so making a "Louie Burger" at home helps bring back the great memories of New Haven.

I was in New Haven last month for my 40th High School reunion (North Haven High School) and I took my son, his wife and the grandchildren to Louie's for the BEST BURGER in the land!

=Paul

I'm with pkuczynski ... it is always a treat ... it is tops in the simple-unadulterated-rustic burger category.

I've actually never had a steak sandwich there -- I don't beleive I've ever seen one being made.

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Originally posted by pkuczynski

I live in Florida... I only get to New Haven maybe once every two years... so making a "Louie Burger" at home helps bring back the great memories of New Haven.

I was in New Haven last month for my 40th High School reunion (North Haven High School) and I took my son, his wife and the grandchildren to Louie's for the BEST BURGER in the land!

=Paul

I'm a Hillhouse grad, myself, and the Lassens are cousins.

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Originally posted by wheregreggeats.com

I'm with pkuczynski ... it is always a treat ... it is tops in the simple-unadulterated-rustic burger category.

I've actually never had a steak sandwich there -- I don't beleive I've ever seen one being made.

Ah, the steak sandwiches. Thinly-sliced eye of the round (usually), about the same thickness as the meat used in cheesesteaks. Cooked and served on toast, preferably with sauteed onions, but raw is good. I think it's a New Haven area thing, as I've never gound them anywhere else. Well, I make them, but that's at home.