“When I think back on all those burgers I formed by hand, slapping around ground beef thoughtlessly back and forth, back and forth, I weep with shame. Then I brine pork belly in those hot, bitter tears.” Mission Street Food, Myint & Leibowitz (2011)
![Polar Operations](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0238.jpg)
The crew arrive and the discussion begins.
![raw burger ingredients](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0237.jpg)
6.5 lbs chuck, brisket and short rib and 1 lb fat.
![The GRIND](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0246.jpg)
It is important to have a supply of good tasty liquid while preparing BURGER!
![Many hands are required for handling the delicate grind](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0256-518x345.jpg)
![Arrival of the GRIND](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0260.jpg)
As the GRIND leaves the GRINDER it is important to lay it down in long connected strands; why? all will become clear later
![The Debate](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0265.jpg)
There were some issues with the GRIND which led the BURGER debating society to start, debating
Meanwhile,….
![Miko](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0274.jpg)
baby Miko sleeps soundly in the next room, dreaming of playing a grand pianoforte. Miko will receive BURGER in a different form later…and
![Dogs like BURGER!](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0277.jpg)
![Dogs](https://lidgardphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/47A0268.jpg)