Building the Perfect Burger by Jodie Fitz (picture courtesy of Katie Bakes GF)
There’s a whole lot of variables that goes into the building process of a well stacked burger; after all, we all have different palettes.
Wherever your burger building palette is leading you in creating your ‘perfect stack’, shopping the Saratoga Farmers’ Market will definitely help you find the ‘best of the best’ in local picks to enjoy serving that perfect burger bite at your next gathering, or for your own dinner delight.
Start with the base: Whether your’e shopping for a gluten free, sour dough or more traditional base the market has a combination of rolls/buns and breads to select from. (Katie Bakes Gluten Free, Night Work Bread and Bakery Suzanne and Holly and Vine Farm)
Who has the beef? Some people love a traditional beef burger, while others may enjoy lamb, chicken, turkey or adding pork to the mix. Whatever your favorite combo might be, the market has locally grown and organic options. (Grazin’ Acres Farm, Hepatica Farm, Holly & Vine, Jireh Organic & Livestock, Longlesson Farm, May-k-Mark and Thymeless Homestead)
Seasoning is King! In addition to fresh herbs, garlic, scallions, onions, shallots, that can be found at the market for seasoning, you can also find sauces sauces from Rams Valley and spice blends from Muddy Trail Jerky Co.
Top it Off! The toppings are always the best and the market has plenty of options;
Cheese (Argyle Cheese Farmer & Nettle Meadow), Pickles (Puckers Gourmet), Mushrooms (The Mushroom Shop), Bacon, Peanut Butter (Saratoga Peanut Butter), eggs (Hepatica, Holly & Vine Farm, Jireh Organic & Livestock, Kokinda Farm) and of course don’t forget the veggies!
Lettuce(s), sprouts, micro-greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers and more can be found at Burger Farm, Giffords Farm, Gomez Veggie Ville, Kokinda Farm, Leaning Birch, Lovin’ Mama Farm, Owl Wood Farm, Paper Dragons Farm, Promised Land Garden Farm, and Shushan Valley Hyrdo Farm.
To discover what vendors are at each market visit saratogafarmersmarket.org for more information and to view the vendor lists.
This week’s article: Peanut Butter Burger with Tomato Jam
Market News:
- Coffee Tumblers are ON SALE: Saturday, June 7th $23 with a $1 coupon good at the market
- Kids table & family activity to celebrate Belmont
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open:
Wednesdays | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 High Rock Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs
The Satellite Market at Clifton Park is open:
Mondays | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Shenendehowa Methodist Church, Clifton Park
Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket. And, don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.
