Hamburger Spice Blend

Hamburger Spice Blend

Recipe By: Chef Eric Villegas

Serving Size: 12

Yield: About 1/2 a cup

I generally eschew sweeteners for burgers but in this case a Sous Vide burger needs to achieve a quick yet tasty crust after cooking so as not to overcook the meat. A bit of sweetness in this case, maple sugar is the perfect natural sweetener that along with the rest of the spices offers a quick and delicious crust for a juicy burger.

Ingredients:

- 1/4 cup paprika, smoked

- 2.5 tablespoons kosher salt

- 2 tablespoons black pepper, coarsely ground

- 1 tablespoon maple sugar

- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, roasted

- 2 teaspoons onion powder

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix thoroughly.

2. If making ahead place in a VacMaster resealable pouch and vacuum in a VacMaster suction or chamber machine.

3. Use as needed.