The Luther Burger
Two years ago I read in the news about a children’s dessert that was banned by the BBC food site that contained 1250 calories per slice and just knew I had to make it for myself.
Today I have eyed my last culinary conquest: The Luther Burger. Described as “possibly the world’s unhealthiest burger” and contains more than 1000 calories and over 45 grams of fat per portion. According to the myth the burger was a favourite of the man himself, Luther Vandross (peace be upon him).
‘Never too much’ (Image source: Grocery Eats).
In its least healthiest incarnation the burger consists of up to a full pound of minced beef, grilled onion, five slices of bacon, cheese and two Krispy Kreme donuts. Yes, donuts, which serve to replace the standard bread bun.
The donuts are my only concern about this one (not only the eating but purchasing Krispy Kremes easily in this country) but other than that, I’m positively salivating in anticipation, just need to put some time aside for it now.
Daniel
8 April 2008 at 6:15 pm
Most Tesco’s in the south sell Krispy Kremes now, else it’s Birmingham!
I want to try it too.
8 April 2008 at 6:18 pm
Newsflash! We’re in Sheffield and I’m not getting a train to Birmingham to buy donuts. No where more local?
I thought you might…
Daniel
8 April 2008 at 6:55 pm
Well, you might try to make it when you’re back down East.
Anyway, other places you can get them:
Manchester- Piccadilly Gardens - (Opening 10th April)
Luton Airport
8 April 2008 at 8:48 pm
Bless, home always comes through. No, it would be a Sheffield thing.
Daniel
9 April 2008 at 10:46 am
I want one.
9 April 2008 at 4:35 pm
Picadilly it is then..
9 April 2008 at 5:20 pm
We’ll see…
Daniel
10 April 2008 at 4:07 pm
The best things in life are free as Luther said-not the burger, but death by multiple heart/digestive failure….
10 April 2008 at 10:26 pm
Ah, but he lived his life how he wanted… having sex with men.
Daniel
11 April 2008 at 11:23 am
True, wonder if he bopped Janet Jackson in order to get to Wacko?
8 July 2008 at 3:20 am
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