The Jersey Burger Recipe

The Jersey Burger Recipe

Some Burgers are built to impress. This one's built to remind you of home, or at least, of the best diner you've ever walked into at midnight.

The Jersey Burger is a love letter to New Jersey's legendary diner culture. We're talking Schweid & Sons Butcher's Blend patties, seasoned simply with kosher salt and black pepper, cooked to perfection and blanketed in melted American cheese. Then comes the Taylor ham, three crispy, salty slices per Burger, because in Jersey, pork roll is non-negotiable (no matter what you call it). Top it with a fried egg, stack it all on a toasted Kaiser roll, and you've got a diner-style Burger that doesn't need a booth or a laminated menu to feel like the real thing.

This is the kind of Burger New Jersey diners have been serving since before it was cool, and the kind you'll be craving long after the last bite.

 

Start by picking up a pack of Schweid & Sons Burgers from your local grocer using our store locator here. 

Try it yourself and tag us on Instagram using @schweidandsons or #schweidandsons. 

Prep Time

5

Cook Time

15

Servings

2

Serves

2

  • 2 5.3oz Schweid & Sons The Butcher's Blend Burgers

  • 2 Slices American Cheese

  • 2 Each Eggs

  • 6 Slices Taylor Ham/Pork Roll (2 slices per Burger)

  • 2 Each Kaiser Rolls (Toasted)

  • Kosher Salt (To taste)

  • Black Pepper (To taste)

  • Butter or Oil (For cooking)

  • 1. Cook the Burgers: Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Season the Burger patties lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

  • 2. Add the cheese: During the last minute of cooking, top each burger patty with a slice of American cheese and let it melt.

  • 3. Fry the Taylor Ham: In the same skillet, cook the Taylor Ham slices until browned and slightly crisp around the edges, about 1–2 minutes per side. Stack 3 slices together for each Burger.

  • 4. Fry the eggs: Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  • 5. Toast the rolls: Lightly toast the Kaiser rolls until warm and golden.

  • 6. Assemble the Burgers: Place the cheesy Burger patties on the bottom buns. Top each with 3 slices of fried Taylor ham and a fried egg. Finish with the top buns and serve immediately.

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