by Shana Chock-Goldman

Some would say having a yard or a grill or a rooftop or a private yacht are the most grand of luxuries. I think being burrowed in Bushwick with a connection to the divine meaty provider, Heritage Foods USA, can turn a city kitchen in an industrial neighborhood into a kitchen located in a farm—while still keeping the smell away.

This week I defrosted some Heritage Foods Piedmontese Burger patties. Since the meat promised greatness from the get-go, I decided to de-Americanize the burgers, and try out something new: Mediterranean style of sorts.
Without folly, I slapped those bad boys on a hot skillet and cooked them to a browned crisp on the outside, and a deep red rare inside. With such low maintenance for preparation, this meal ended up being both tasty and economical.

Recipe and pictures after the jump!

Recipe 

Meat
Heritage Piedmontese Burger —3lbs

Toppings
Garlic Blanched Tomatoes
5 Plum tomatoes
2 Cloves garlic (diced)
Salt for tasting
Cheese of choice (a mild hard cheese recommended)
Spinach for garnish
Ciabatta (or any other bread of your preference)

Cooking Instructions:
Defrost burgers while in plastic packing by running under room temperature water in sink until patties are malleable.  Remove from plastic.
Season with salt, pepper, add hot pepper flakes for a little kick.

**Make sure to clean prep surface thoroughly before and after use.

Heat olive oil on skillet until oil is sizzling. Plop burger one by one on pan and cook to preferred wellness.

 **Quick tip: Cook burger for about 3 minutes on each side for a firm outside and juicy middle.  

Remove from heat and garnish.