Grilled ramps -- The Spring Kickoff Burger!

[TailGateJoecom]

It's that time of the year, the beginning of ramp season. I don't know about where you are, but here in NY when ramps start popping up at the green markets the competition to snag some can get fierce. Both foodies and chefs alike go crazy for the wild onions.

The ramp is the first leafy green vegetable of the season to pop up, growing wild in a forest setting. They are a cross between a scallion and a leek.

For my first batch of ramps, I tossed them in olive oil and sea salt and threw them on a weber kettle, along with some burgers. The burger is a brisket/chuck/short rib blend, topped with smoked gouda, grilled ramps, sweet red pepper cream, and a brioche bun. This was seriously one of the greatest burgers I have ever cooked or eaten anywhere!

 

[petard]

They're hard to get at the markets around here. I haven't managed yet this year. That looks great.

 

[Stingerhook]

That is one fine looking burger.

 

[blazinfire]

Ramps & tator's is a favorite around here! Nice lookin burger!

 

[Twisted T's Q]

Ramps & tator's is a favorite around here! Nice lookin burger!

yep for sure ^^^^^^

 

[tom b]

I don't know anything about those greens but I want one of those burgers now!

 

[Mr.OiSat]

Burger looks fantastic.

 

[zymguy]

Beautiful !

 

[code3rrt]

Fine looking burger right there!!!

KC

 

[cheez59]

Nice looking burger right there. Whoever ate that has some powerful extreme bad breath. :brushteeth:

 

[PappaQ]

Ramps reminds me of home. Mountains of NC. Love the ramp festivals. Thanks for sharing.