| In an era when so-called value menus are attempting | | | | 1. Preheat either an outdoor gas barbecue, or an |
| to lure customers with dollar-priced snacks and | | | | indoor electric one. After it is pre-heated, place a |
| bite-sized burgers, Carl's Jr. is proving that taste and | | | | still-frozen beef patty on the grill, pressing down |
| quality never go out of style. | | | | firmly for 4-5 seconds. (This will get you the grill |
| With the creation of its ultimate premium burger, the | | | | marks) Salt liberally. Cook for 3 minutes (gas) or 5-6 |
| Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger, Carl's Jr. set a new | | | | minutes (electric). Eyeball it---if it looks ready to turn, |
| standard for quality fast-food and re-defined value in | | | | turn it. |
| comparison to similar items available at fancy | | | | 2. While the beef is cooking, dress your bun as |
| sit-down restaurants thoughout West Coast | | | | follows: Top Half: Your pre-mixed special sauce |
| communities. | | | | (ketchup and relish) 1/2 Tablespoon mayonnaise |
| The new high-end burger is the latest in the Carl's | | | | Bottom Half: 1/2 Tablespoon mayonnaise 3 pickle |
| Jr. string of "meat-as-a-condiment" menu items, which | | | | slices 1 handful of chopped iceberg lettuce 1-2 |
| have included the Pastrami Six Dollar Burger and the | | | | tomato slices 3-4 fresh rings of onion. |
| Philly Cheesesteak Six Dollar Burger. The newest | | | | 3. Turn the beef patty over, press down firmly with |
| meat-on-meat creation is sure to satisfy even the | | | | a spatula for 3-4 seconds, and salt liberally. (Don't be |
| hungriest of prime rib lovers. | | | | afraid to have a few flames "kiss." the burger...they |
| The Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger consists of a | | | | are charbroiled. |
| charbroiled, 100 percent Black Angus beef patty | | | | 4. Place the cooked beef patty on the dressed |
| topped with thinly-sliced prime rib, melted Swiss | | | | bottom bun, add the top. Carl's Jr's Famous Star 88 |
| cheese, grilled onions and horseradish sauce all on a | | | | Want to make a Carl's Jr All-Star ? After placing the |
| toasted Ciabatta roll - and all for about the price of a | | | | beef on the bottom bun, add a slice of real Amercian |
| gallon of gasoline. | | | | cheese on top of the patty, then 2 slices of cooked |
| With enough spice to challenge even a | | | | bacon before placing the top bun on. (Criss-cross the |
| jalapeño-lover's taste buds, the Jalapeño Chicken | | | | bacon in an X pattern) |
| Sandwich is also topped with Carl's Jr.'s zesty, | | | | |
| signature Santa Fe sauce and Pepperjack cheese, so | | | | --Carl's Jr. Chicken Club-- |
| it's sure to leave stomachs satisfied and eyes | | | | 2 Whole chicken breasts, Boned and halved |
| glistening. | | | | 1 Cup Teriyaki marinade (Lawry's Is best) |
| | | | | 4 Whole-wheat hamburger buns |
| By combining the spicy success of the Jalapeño | | | | 8 Slice Bacon |
| Burger and Jalapeño Six Dollar Burger with the juicy | | | | 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise |
| flavor of its marinated and charbroiled chicken breast | | | | 1 Cup Alfalfa sprouts, loosely |
| sandwiches, Carl's Jr. extends its history of product | | | | Packed |
| innovation in the quick-service restaurant industry. | | | | 4 Lettuce leaves |
| Carl's Jr Charcoaled Burger Restaurant has united | | | | 4 Large Tomato slices |
| fast-food with real home-cooked taste. Among their | | | | 4 Slice Kraft Swiss Cheese Singles |
| most popular items are: | | | | Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki marinade in a |
| 1. Parmesan Chicken Sandwich - A Crispy Chicken | | | | shallow bowl for 30 minutes. Preheat a clean |
| Fillet with Melted Cheese and Marinara Sauce on a | | | | barbecue to medium grilling heat. |
| Seeded Bun. | | | | Brown the faces of each bun in a frying pan on the |
| 2. The Big Carl - Two charbroiled beef patties, our | | | | stove. Keep the pan hot. Cook the bacon in the pan |
| classic sauce, two slices of American cheese, and | | | | until crisp, then set aside. |
| lettuce all on a toasted sesame seed bun. | | | | Grill the chicken breasts 5 to 8 minutes per side, or |
| 3. Green Burrito Taco Salad - Seasoned Ground Beef | | | | until cooked through. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of |
| with Refried Beans, Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, | | | | mayonnaise on the face of each bun, top and |
| Lettuce, Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauce and Sou.r Cream in a | | | | bottom. Divide the sprouts into 4 portions and mound |
| Crispy Flour Tortilla Bowl. | | | | on each bottom bun. |
| 4. Chili Cheese Fries - Natural Cut French Fries | | | | On the sprouts, stack a lettuce leaf, then a slice of |
| smothered in Chili and Shredded, Melted Jack and | | | | tomato. Place one chicken breast half on each of the |
| Cheddar Cheeses. | | | | sandwiches, a top the tomato. Next, stack a slice of |
| | | | | Swiss cheese on the chicken, and then the 2 pieces |
| >>>And here are their most popular items - | | | | of bacon, crossed over each other. |
| complete recipes so you can make 'em at home! | | | | Top off the sandwich with the top bun. Microwave |
| --Carl's Jr's Famous Star-- | | | | for 15 seconds on high. Makes 4 sandwiches. |
| 1/4 pound ground chuck | | | | |
| 1 large sesame-seed bun | | | | Bon Appetit! |
| Kraft mayonnaise | | | | |
| Heinz ketchup | | | | A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, |
| Heinz hamburger relish (the red stuff) | | | | Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast |
| Vlasic hamburger slicestomato, white onion, lettuce | | | | restaurants for over 30 years. He is a member of |
| Pre-Prepare your Condiments: | | | | the Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian's articles |
| Mix 1 Tablespoon ketchup with 1/2 Tablespoon relish, | | | | reflect his interests in food service, dreamstudy, |
| set aside. Chop the lettuce...you'll need a handful per | | | | imaginative literature and our best friends -- our dogs. |
| burger. | | | | His Home Page is A CULINARY MYSTERY TOUR - A |
| Thinly slice the tomato and onion. You'll need 1-2 | | | | Literary Chef. His articles have been reprinted on |
| tomato slices, and 3-4 rings of fresh onion. (These | | | | numerous Blogs and culinary websites, including the |
| amounts are for each Famous Star. | | | | popular |
| Divide one pound of ground chuck ito 4 equal | | | | In 2008, Carl's Jr. introduced its "Fake Restaurant" |
| portions. On waxed paper, form each portion into 5 | | | | ad campaign. By using actors and props, Carl's Jr. |
| inch round patties. Freeze for at least an hour. | | | | created a formal gourmet burger restaurant to |
| Keep any spares frozen until needed. Obviously you'll | | | | demonstrate--via supposedly hidden cameras--people |
| do this in advance. When cooking time draws near, | | | | enjoying the burgers and the fact they will happily |
| toast the faces of the bun (top and bottom) on a | | | | pay $14-16 for a Carl's Jr. Six Dollar Burger, which |
| 375 electric griddle. They should be an even tan color. | | | | actually is priced at only around $3.99 plus tax. |