How to Make a Steamy Beef Cake
These little trays are a critical part of the refined process of making the steamed cheeseburger, a specialty of Ted's in Meriden, CT. Today Jason's family took me here to experience my first steamed cheeseburger ever. I've been waiting years to taste these delicious treats, described to me many times as gray, sock-like patties that taste much better than they look. The trays are packed with beef and cheese alternately and slotted into a metal box that continually projects steam upward, cooking the burgers and melting the cheese. Jason's dad tells me he can replicate the process at home, which sounds difficult; I'm looking forward to seeing this...